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A LOOK INSIDE Town of Essex Council meeting notes, Monday, November 2, 2020 PAGE 3 ______________ Kingsville wraps up Halloween with annual Pumpkin Parade PAGE 7 _______________ Kingsville enacts by-law to limit light pollution PAGE 9 _______________ ERCA’s Owl Prowl at Holiday Beach PAGE15 _______________ Local resident donates $500 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation PAGE 24 _______________
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by Sylene Argent Witches aboard their trusty broomsticks were not the only ones able to zoom around this spooky season, as members of the Cottam Rotary Club prepared for and hosted its “Fly by Halloween” event last week. Last Thursday evening, the Rotarians convened inside the pavilion at Ridgeview Park to make bags of candy for its “Fly by Halloween” program, which was designed for area youths of families choosing an alternative way to celebrate Halloween this year, due to the pandemic. Looking For A Good Members of the Cottam Rotary Club met up at Ridgeview Park last Wednesday to make candy bags for youths of area The local Rotarians Home families choosing not to trick-or-treat this year, due to the Coronavirus. The goodies were distributed on Halloween in a dressed in costume for contactless manner. this special meeting, which allowed them to to show the community the local service club Funds the Cottam Rotary Club raises celebrate the scariest part of the year in style. is still active, even through the pandemic. always goes back to the community. That Community families wanting to take The Cottam Rotary Club was one of money could go towards supporting bursaries advantage of the unique Halloween alternative many clubs that had to cancel fundraisers, for high school students, the 2nd Cottam were able to preregister with the local service due to COVID-19. The members were Scouts or other youth endeavours, or hosting “JOSEPHINE” club. especially disheartened to have to cancel community events. See Page 5 for adoption info. On Halloween, the Rotarians then dropped what would have been the 58th Annual Looking ahead, the Cottam Rotary Club off the candy bags to youths throughout the Cottam Horse Show and Fall Festival, which intends to host its annual Christmas Tree community, in a contactless fashion that annually takes place at Ridgeview Park. Sale from the pavilion at Cottam Rotary promoted social distancing efforts. This The Cottam Horse Show and Fall Festival, Park, which is another annual tradition the program allowed area youths to still be able to which offers a horse show for area residents to community looks forward to each year. enjoy Halloween, if their families decided to watch and a vendor area full of unique items to For more information about upcoming forgo the trick-or-treating tradition. purchase, is the Cottam Rotary Club’s largest Cottam Rotary Club events or initiatives, The Cottam Rotary Club’s members annual fundraisers. check out its social media page. wanted to host the “Fly by Halloween” event
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- Monday, November 2, 2020 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL NOTES... • Town down $548,000, due to COVID-19 • • Council approves changes to dog tag by-law • • RfT awarded for roof access ladders for Harrow OPP Station • • Verbeek urges community send love to Iler Lodge during COVID-19 outbreak • & MORE by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Town down $548,000, due to COVID-19 Council received Finance Business Services’ report, which analyzed the financial impact due to COVID-19 as of September 30. Kate Giurissevich, Manager of Finance and Business Services, said the Town’s total loss to date, due to COVID-19, is $548,700. This is reflective when comparing the period ending September 30 in 2019 to the same period of time in 2020. She said only the accounts that have been impacted by COVID-19 were included in the report. Total revenues, she said, decreased $1,475,684. This reduction in revenue was partially offset by a reduction in costs of around $926,000. Giurissevich added the Community Services department had the largest financial impact, with a $771,000 decrease in revenue. She said staff anticipates the costs will continue into 2021, and that will be reflected in next year’s draft budget, which she said will be presented on November 30. The Safe Restart Agreement-Phase one grant was also mentioned. The Town was awarded $543,800, which was not reflected in the report as the funds were received in October. Jeff Morrison, Director of Corporate Service/Treasurer, said phase one of the program is for allocation, and phase two is the submission phase. In order to qualify for phase two, municipalities have to show their deficit is greater than the amount received in the first phase. Reserve revenue was included in the impact report, as it was significantly impacted due to reduction in interest rates, Giurissevich said. Morrison added the loss related to reserve interest revenue is around $431,000, is not included in the budget. This amount can come into consideration when applied to phase 2 of the Safe Restart Agreement. In September, the Finance Department announced total impact to revenue for the period ending July 31, 2020 versus the period ending July 31, 2019, due to COVID-19, was a decrease in revenue of $1,151,725. With savings in other areas, however, the total loss at that time, for COVID-19 impacted revenue and expense groupings, was around $250,000, when comparing the same periods. Council approves changes to dog tag by-law Essex Council approved several amendments to the By-law that oversees the Licensing and Control of Dogs. The recommendations approved include issuing just one tag for the lifetime of the dog. The tag would be issued in the initial year of the new program start, or when a new dog is first registered. The tag will be kept for the remainder of the dog’s life, or issued when replacing lost tags for a fee. Originally, new tags were issued every year. Council also approved one annual rate for a tag, whether the dog is spayed/neutered or not. Until this point, the Town has issued two separate rates, with a
lower rate for neutered animals to encourage residents to fix their dogs, Shelley Brown, Deputy Clerk, said. She added this initiative did not create the incentive the Town had hoped. Changes also include a $20 fee for any dog tags purchased between January 1 and March 31, and a fee of $40 for any dog tags purchased between April 1 and December 31, which will be implemented in 2021. Up to this point, there was a three-phased payment system, with fees increasing with each phase as they got later into the year. In addition, an online electronic application will be created and offered. In the Report to Council, it notes 3000 dog tags were purchased, bringing in $949.15 in revenue for the Town, in 2020. Brown noted the amendments were meant to streamline the dog tag process and reduce contact. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she initially liked the idea for neutered/unneutered rates, but realizes it has become an operations nightmare, and can appreciate the streamlining of the program. Administration will bring back an amended and consolidated Animal Control By-law to Council, which will reflect these changes. Council approves 2021 meeting dates Essex Council received Legal and Legislative Services’ report, “2021 Regular Council Meeting Dates,” and further approved the regular meeting dates for next year. The Report to Council notes regular Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month, unless the majority of its members note otherwise. When a regular meeting falls on a civic or public holiday, that meeting is then held on a different date that Council agrees upon. Councillor Sherry Bondy wondered if staff had thought about hosting another round table meeting before the end of the year. She said she finds it challenging to bring forward her growing pile of issues through the Notice of Motion section during regular meetings, because the issues are not always a good fit for this option. Mayor Larry Snively said he would discuss the possibility of such a meeting with senior staff. Youth Council rep resigns Cameron Soucie submitted his resignation for the Youth Council Member position to the Town on October 14. Council will send Soucie a letter to thank him for the time he spent as a Youth Council Rep, and will take the opportunity to wish him the very best in the future. Soucie was officially appointed to one of the two Council Youth Rep positions on March 18, 2019. Mayor Larry Snively said he was a very active Youth Council Rep and he will be missed. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she appreciates Soucie’s contributions and hopes he continues in his Continued from Page 5
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Being able to appreciate the good, because of the bad I often think about how we would never appreciate favourable temperatures, without having to go through days of inclement weather. And, the same goes for appreciating those good days we do get to experience. I am talking about those days where things go smoothly or we get to experience situations that make us smile or accomplish something that makes us feel good about ourselves. If we did not know what it was like to be uncomfortable, we may never have appreciation for those comforts we enjoy day-in-and-day-out. But, it is easy to overlook those things that
actually bring us so much joy. When you think about it, when life gets hard – as frustrating as that may be when we become overwhelmed with grief, despair, or disappointment – we are learning to appreciate it when things are going the way we want them – or need them – to go. I have learned that life is a giant lesson; and perhaps that is a piece of that well sought-after meaning behind our purpose here on earth. The trouble is, to learn, we need to enjoy the ups and suffer through the downs. Sometimes, we can, however, learn lesson from those around us,
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which perhaps can prevent us from making mistakes or overlooking those things we should appreciate. We can learn to appreciate the people in our lives, as a friend loses a loved one to a disease; we can learn to be patient with someone who may be up in years and moving a bit slower, by realizing that will be us one day; we can learn to recognize the strengths Continued on Page 9
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By Rejean Pommainville, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
As we near the tail end of this harvest season, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to ensure that our farming families have the resources and tools they need to stay safe on increasingly busy country roads. Traffic is heavy throughout the province, especially near urban and suburban areas, as rapid development has led to urban sprawl. Statistically, the average person is generations removed from the farm. Therefore, it is not common for the majority of motorists to have the knowledge or awareness of how to interact safely when sharing the road with heavy, large agricultural equipment. As a community that cares for each other’s well-being, farmers must be proactive by strictly following road safety rules to accomplish the goal of getting crops off and ensuring everyone returns home safely. Harvest is an extremely busy time where the stakes and external stressors are high. Remember to take the time to put safety first on roadways, on the farm, and for your family. When drivers are in an impatient rush behind you, be alert for them to pass you at unexpected times. Additionally, watch carefully as you turn onto public roadways and make left-hand turns across traffic. When driving farm equipment on the highway, be mindful that the best practice is for your machine to be on the paved portion of the road, not the shoulder. Although it is not against the law to drive your equipment on the shoulder, it’s important to be aware of the weight and stability of your load. Shoulders are not built to support heavy vehicles and could result in a dangerous outcome. Remember to always stay alert and focused. Stay off your smartphone; the rules for distracted driving also apply when you are driving farm equipment. Operating your equipment is a large responsibility that should not be taken lightly. For farm equipment, be sure there is a visible slowmoving vehicle sign on all pieces of machinery that travels roadways. This includes tractors, combines, self-propelled vehicles, sprayers, and any implement being towed. Furthermore, keep your maximum speed to 40km/h and take the time to check twice and signal well in advance when turning on and off busy roadways for drivers who may be anxious to race past. Working well into the night and early morning is often unavoidable during harvest. To guarantee that you
are visible to drivers, keep your lights on for safety. Lights must be on farm equipment from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise. However, the best practice to ensure your safety is to keep them on around the clock. Farm equipment on public roads must have two white headlights and one red taillight. All towed implements must have at least one red taillight. Road safety is important for everyone. With farmers being only 2% of the population, the rules, protocols, safety measures, and regulations may seem overwhelming. However, there is an onus on the general public as well to keep farm equipment and roads safe. Consumer-based road safety campaigns continue to be developed, which contain farm safety knowledge for the average motorist. Recently, the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture partnered with the Ontario Provincial Police’s Central Region to remind drivers to slow down, have patience and share the road with farm equipment. Lindsay’s Volunteer Fire Department also took to social media to promote road safety during harvest, advising their followers “to take a deep breath, slow down and realize these farmers are out there to harvest the crops that turn into food on your table.” I am especially pleased with the Russell Federation of Agriculture’s “Mud on the Road” pilot project in partnership with the Township of Russell. The project addresses the danger of mud on the roads caused by agricultural activities. Farmers that opt-in are provided with two road signs that indicate to motorists the possibility of mud on the roads and to proceed with caution. After the fieldwork is completed, farmers are still responsible for clearing the road of mud per the municipality’s bylaw. This year, OFA undertook a social media campaign spanning from spring to late fall, using the hashtag #farmsafe as a means to share facts, reminders, and resources with our membership. Additionally, the OFA developed its own road safety video directed at consumers to educate them on slow-moving vehicle signs, equipment blind spots, etc. It is always encouraging to see members sharing these resources to increase awareness and accountability within the community. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. It is always worth taking the extra few minutes to double-check signs, lighting and to refresh your farming team of the rules of the road. For more road safety tips, visit ofa.on.ca/roadsafety. We are wishing you all a safe and bountiful harvest.
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, November 2, 2020... leadership role, as many look up to him. She bought him a book to show appreciation for his efforts. RfT awarded for roof access ladders for Harrow OPP Station Essex Council approved a Request for Tender to Gillett Roofing Inc., in the amount of $36,521.66, to install roof access ladders on the Harrow OPP station. Earlier this year, Council approved in the OPP Capital Budget $30,000 for the installation of the ladders, as they had been identified by Essex’s Joint Health and Safety committee as a safety issue for anyone needing access to the station’s roof. Due to the excess cost of $6,521.66, above the allocated funds placed in the Capital Budget, Council’s approval was needed to access the additional funds coming from the 2020 OPP Capital Contingency budget. This budget, at this time, has a $25,000 balance. Columbarium unit sale approved through by-law amendment Council passed an amendment to By-law 1812, which will allow for the sale of columbarium units that will be constructed at the columbarium at Colchester Memorial Cemetery. Approved for construction earlier this summer, the columbarium at Colchester Memorial Cemetery will allow for the respectful storage of crematory urns in the grounds. Administration had recommended the addition of the columbarium as the number of traditional lots remaining in the cemetery is limited, in addition to the increasing popularity of cremation services over traditional burial. This amendment was needed for the approval of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) to ensure compliance with current burial regulations and legislation. Municipal contract with Windsor Disposal
Services extended until end of 2021 Council approved the extension of the Windsor Disposal Services Ltd. (WDS) waste management contract, until December 31, 2021. The budgeted estimated current annual cost of the contract for the services provided by WDS is approximately $678,000, with Council approval being required for purchases in excess of $100,000. Since 2015, WDS has provided waste collection services for the Town of Essex, including landfill collection and organics collection. The latest contract expired at the end of March, and due to delays caused by the pandemic, the Town and WDS did not have an appropriate opportunity to discuss contract extensions. And, since the end of March, both parties have been working on a month-tomonth basis until this contract could be finalized. Cannabis correspondences supported Council voted to receive and support two pieces of correspondence from two Ontario municipalities pertaining to various issues surrounding cannabis. The first, a letter from the City of ClarenceRockland, sought to have the Province amend regulations surrounding cannabis retail stores to prevent “over concentration” and to provide more consideration to the concerns of municipalities in matters of public interest when licencing new stores. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen opposed supporting the first letter, stating this would be an unnecessary hindrance on businesses. “Why would we be asking the Province to help us shut down an over concentration of cannabis stores, when we can’t even get one open,” Vander Doelen asked. “This is a solution in search of a problem that doesn’t exist yet.” In the second letter, the Township of BlandfordBlenheim sought support from the federal government to amend legislation surrounding unlicensed cannabis grow operations, closing loopholes that allow them to operate unmonitored, and with little to no communication with the surrounding community. Mileage for Committee of Adjustment to be discussed at roundtable At the October 19th regular meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion that asked Council to consider covering mileage costs for Committee of Adjustment member. The matter was discussed on Monday, and the motion was ultimately withdrawn after Mayor Larry
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Snively suggested it be brought forward at a more informal roundtable discussion. Bondy brought forward the motion, noting that committee members had been receiving the same pay for the last 10 years. “These Committee of Adjustment members do a really difficult, sometimes nasty political jobs for us,” Bondy said. “I don’t know why we don’t pay the mileage to encourage them to go to site visits. The mileage that we do pay them, can come out of applicants’ fees, it doesn’t have to come from any taxpayer.” Bondy added that this issue could be part of a larger discussion pertaining to how committees are structured, and how they get paid. “I have talked to some of the committee members and they know that it is community service basically, but they’re not doing it to lose money,” Bondy
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, November 2, 2020... explained. “If they’re driving around to four or five sites on an agenda, that’s a lot of time, and that’s a lot of mileage on their vehicles.” Mayor Snively suggested the issue could be discussed at a roundtable, possibly before December. NoM re: Opposition to further Amalgamation At the October 19 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy brought forward a Notice of Motion for Council to discuss at the November 2 meeting. She hoped Essex would be strongly opposed to further amalgamation as she believes residents are best served by the current
model in terms of dollars and services. The idea stemmed from the service delivery review currently being conducted, which is looking for better efficiencies and opportunities for shared services with neighbouring communities. The funding for the review came from the Province’s Municipal Modernization Program. During the special meetings recently held to hear reps from StrategyCorp present their first phase of the review, Bondy had concerns about possible future amalgamations. Bondy wanted to be
proactive on the issue. “We don’t exactly know what the Province intends to do, but even if there is – say a five-percent chance of amalgamation – I would like to get ahead of it.” She said she is not saying ‘no’ to efficiencies and shared services when they make sense, but she wants to let the Province know Essex does not have an intention on any further amalgamation. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche agreed with Bondy on the intent of her motion, but doesn’t “think it would be wise to send a letter to the Province saying ‘we won’t [amalgamate further].’” He did suggest
the letter could note the Town does not see the benefits of any further amalgamation, but sees benefit in shared services, which is currently being investigated. He suggested copying the other municipalities on the letter, to give them a chance to support it if they chose, and perhaps send it to AMO as well. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen was disappointed in the service delivery review in what he believes was a failure to find efficiencies. He thinks it would be a mistake to send the letter to the Province to note it would never accept or even talk about potential amalgamations. He even questioned the legality of that. He said he would vote against any attempt that implies this will not be discussed, as it is Council’s duty to run things efficiently. Councillor Morley Bowman said nobody really wanted the last amalgamation, but Provincial regulation and rule changes then made it almost impossible for smaller communities to survive without amalgamating. He said one has to be careful for what is wish for. In the long-term, he said the Town does not want to back itself into a corner.
He was not opposed to sending a letter that the Town was not interested in further amalgamation, but the Town should remain open to discuss the issue to handle whatever comes in the future. Bondy said perhaps this is being a little too proactive, but perhaps that is her style. If the Province decides on future amalgamation, Essex will not have a choice. If the Town starts letting it known there is no desire to amalgamate at this point, she thinks it would help. The community, she said, is looking for leadership on this and peace of mind in a time where there is turmoil, due to the pandemic. The motion included that the Town of Essex is strongly opposed to further amalgamation and, whereas the Municipal Moderation Grant is appreciated and Essex is working hard to ensure municipal operations are more efficient internally and looking for possible efficiencies externally, is opposed to further restructuring at this time, but is not opposed to sharing some services where service quality, safety, and price to residents is not comprised. In a recorded vote, Council passed the motion 6-2, with Councillors Bondy, Morley Bowman,
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Garon, and Verbeek, in addition to Mayor Larry Snively and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche in Support. Councillors Chris Vander Doelen and Steve Bjorkman were opposed. Verbeek urges community send love to Iler Lodge during COVID-19 outbreak Councillor Kim Verbeek noted Iler Lodge had three positive cases of COVID-19 at the time of the regular Council meeting. The staff there have done an amazing job in keeping the residents safe since March. “It is a scary time for them, and so I think we need to take every opportunity we can to lift them up and support them in this hard time,” she said. NoM to be discussed at the November 16 meeting: • Councillor Sherry Bondy wants to discuss the possibility of installing a traffic light at the corner of Erie and King Street in 2021. • Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask administration to review he possible implementation of a Bylaw that regulates lights and odours, similar to the one recently passed by Kingsville. • Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche will discuss the possibility of the Town of Essex Finance Team coming to the table with a 0 percent general tax increase, for initial Council discussions. This would be in recognition that the current calendar year has been a financial stress to many Essex residents, due to COVID-19.
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Kingsville wraps up Halloween with annual Pumpkin Parade
by Sylene Argent On Sunday – the day after Halloween - the Town of Kingsville gave jack-o-lanterns one last hurrah by hosting the 3rd annual Pumpkin Parade, which was held at Lakeside Park. For the event, residents were urged to drop off their festive pumpkins on Sunday afternoon, and volunteers lined
them up throughout the park for an illuminated viewing later that evening. In all, around 300 pumpkins were displayed. It gave families a chance to show off their artwork to the community. In addition, guests were able to enjoy the pumpkin creations others made to decorate their own homes this past Halloween. Most of the jack-o-lanterns were equipped with a battery-operated light to enhance the evening viewing experience throughout Lakeside Park. Painted pumpkins submitted to the program were also displayed. Maggie Durocher, Manager of Programs for the Town of Kingsville, said the event went smoothly, and volunteers ensured COVID-19 safety measures were followed. The Pumpkin Parade had a great turn out of viewers because families are looking for activities in which they can participate, she noted. The Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee hosted the event, and generously handed each family that attended the illuminated viewing Hope Tulip bulbs, which will be sure to add to the beauty of home gardens throughout the community. Most of the pumpkins donated to the event were forwarded to a local farm after the Pumpkin Parade was
completed, where they were used to feed animals. This, Durocher said, followed the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle mandate.
Food basket generosity continues in McGregor
by Adam Gault Following the success of the food box give-a-way event held in Harrow, event organizer Kathy Beaudoin and fellow volunteers gave away a multitude of prepared food boxes, no questions asked. The crew set up at the McGregor Community Centre on Saturday morning, in their continued effort to address increasing food insecurity in the community.
From 10am until 1pm, families and individuals facing food insecurity were invited to drive through the parking lot of the community centre, where they could receive one of roughly 360 non-perishable food boxes, along with a selection of fresh dairy, eggs, vegetables, and potatoes, all made possible by generous community and corporate donations. “We’ve got a great donation, an anonymous donor from Harrow,” Beaudoin said, “that paid for all the perishable food this time.” Following the group’s efforts in feeding more than 70 families in Harrow the weekend prior, Beaudoin and her volunteers sought to continue their charitable efforts in the Town of Essex, this time in the community of McGregor. While it took some last-minute work to secure the municipal parking lot location, the group was busy throughout the week distributing fliers in an attempt to make their charitable intentions known. In addition, they organized food box deliveries to assist community members who would otherwise be unable to attend. “We offered to deliver because a lot of residents are vulnerable seniors,” Beaudoin said, noting that there were
around 10 requests for food deliveries in McGregor and Essex Centre. “We’ve got a volunteer to come deliver for us today. We got quite a few calls. We just wanted to spread the word, because we know there’s a lot of need here in this area.” The success of these community-driven drive-through food giveaways is only possible through the continued generosity and support from numerous sponsors, donors, and volunteers, one who even brought their own trailer to transport the several hundred boxes of food to the community centre. “The graciousness of them to do that is overwhelming,” Beaudoin explained of the incredible network of support for their efforts. “It makes you so grateful, I just want to make sure nobody’s going without.” An additional drive-through food giveaway is in the works for Saturday, November 14, at a yet to be determined location in Essex Centre. Those interested in more information, or how to support the upcoming efforts, are asked to contact Kathy Beaudoin through social media, or Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy through the municipality website.
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Kingsville enacts by-law to limit light pollution - Leamington to seek additional information enjoyment of property for residents, and our enforcement officers are setting short timelines to give growers the opportunity to comply, or provide proof compliance
is imminent, before tickets are issued.” At this time, Kingsville will provide further outreach to area greenhouses and producers for additional awareness
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Installing heating and cooling for years. Pictured is greenhouse lighting over Leamington on the evening of October 30, 2020.
by Adam Gault Kingsville municipal Council has enacted a by-law to combat light pollution from greenhouses and odours from cannabis production facilities within its municipal borders.
Neighbouring Leamington however, has decided to seek more feedback from the greenhouse industry and its residents before the potential implementation of a similar by-law. Passed through Council
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on Monday, October 26, the new Kingsville by-law, which went into immediate effect, will place the issues of light and odour pollution as public nuisances, with the agricultural facilities being responsible for their mitigation under threat of several degrees of fines. These by-laws come into effect after several years of complaints from residents and environmentalists across Essex County, who noted that the excessively bright nighttime sky of yellow, purple, and other unnatural light, was impacting quality of life for human residents and animals. “This is a challenge faced across the region,” Kingsville Mayor, Nelson Santos, said. “Council moved this bylaw to mitigate nuisances affecting overall
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Kingsville enacts by-law... near future to explain the specific by-law requirements before issuing immediate fines. Fines for individuals found in violation of the new by-law will start at a maximum $5,000 for a first offense, to as much as $10,000 for additional offences. Corporate offenders can face fines of up to $50,000 for an initial offence, and a maximum of $100,000 for subsequent offences. Representatives from the greenhouse industry attended the meeting, with Mucci Farms CEO Bert Mucci stating that greenhouses cannot operate with a total blackout, and that having a maximum of 90 percent of light blocked out as seen in Ohio by-laws, is critical for their industry to survive in Essex County. “We cannot as an industry, as greenhouses, we cannot be at a one hundred percent black out,” Mucci explained. “That 10 percent is the gap that we need to grow our crops or else there will be no industry.” The following night, Tuesday, October 27, Leamington municipal Council met to
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discuss the possible implementation of a similar by-law for their municipality, but decided to defer any possible decision to await further feedback from additional industry specialists, as well as town residents. “To put forward a bylaw which isn’t based on fact, it will end in the courts or in front of an appeal board,” Leamington Mayor, Hilda MacDonald, said. “I don’t want to see that.” Dr. Justine Taylor, Science and Government Relations Manager of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association, spoke at Leamington’s meeting, and like Mucci Farms representatives, explained that a total greenhouse blackout is not possible. Dr. Taylor added complete use of blinds and curtains will lead to overheating in the greenhouses, which will cause the destruction of crops, adding that an 85 to 90 blackout would be more feasible. A final by-law will be decided by the Municipality of Leamington at a Council meeting, for which the date is still to be determined.
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Community Support Centre’s first chili fundraiser brings in over $2500
by Sylene Argent With leaves falling, pumpkins and other autumn décor decorating local porches, and the weather just right to cozy up into a nice sweater, it was the perfect time for the Community Support Centre of Essex County to host its first-ever chili fundraiser from its very own kitchen last Wednesday afternoon. “It went amazing,” Tracey Bailey, CEO of the Community Support Centre of Essex County, said of the inaugural fall fundraiser. Staff and volunteers served 242 bowls of chili, which Photo submitted: Lakeshore Councillor Linda McKinlay guests were available to pickup curbside, in an effort receives a freshly-made chili lunch from CEO Tracey Bailey, to follow pandemic social who is also the Deputy Mayor of Lakeshore, during the Community Support Centre of Essex County’s luncheon distancing regulations. The lunch was made fundraiser last Wednesday afternoon. by the Meals on Wheels Through the fundraiser, each participant kitchen staff, and included an eight-ounce rode 100km over the course of 30 days. container of homemade chili – either of Thanks to the incredible support shown the meat or vegetarian variety. This dish to the program, $4400 was raised, which was accompanied with a bottle of water, a will help 32 clients and subsidize 832 rides buttered bun, and two cookies for dessert. for dialysis transportation. Because of the generosity of the Currently, the Community Support community, $2570 was raised through the Centre of Essex County is looking for chili fundraiser, with $150 of those dollars volunteers to sign up for the annual Snow coming in as additional donations. Angels Program. These individuals will Funds raised through the event will help commit to clearing snow from the sidewalk the Community Support Centre of Essex along the house, the porch, and a shovelCounty purchase much-needed PPE items. wide path down the driveway of a client in The Community Support Centre of need. Essex County hosts a variety of services for Volunteers must be at least 13-yearsthe community, including a Food Pantry, old, live in Lakeshore, Essex, or Harrow, Meals on Wheels, transportation, foot care, and be in good physical health. home supports, congregate dining, and For more information about this local adult day programs. organization, or to learn more about its Recently, the Community Support services or to sign up to become a volunteer, Centre of Essex County hosted its first “We log onto www.communitysupportcentre.ca. Ride So You Roll” bike-a-thon fundraiser.
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First Poppy of 2020 presented to Canada’s Governor General
Pictured above during a virtual presentation, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette receives inaugural poppy.
On October 16, 2020, the First Poppy of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2020 National Poppy Campaign was presented to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada today. For the first time, and due to the pandemic, a virtual presentation took place in lieu of the traditional ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The Legion’s Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, CD
offered the flower with words of thanks. “Veterans both past and present appreciate your personal engagement,” said Irvine. “Your example will be followed by millions in Canada and abroad. All will take comfort in this symbolic act, and through the continuing support for our Veterans shown by you and by Canadians.” As Viceregal Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ms. Payette accepted the symbolic poppy and expressed her support for the 2020
National Poppy Campaign. “Of course, this year, the campaign looks different,” she said. “But the intent is still the same and is still as noble. We must support our veterans, as they supported us during challenging points in our history,” she shared. Her Excellency reflected her admiration for all Veterans who have served our country. “Thank you for all you have done and you still do, for Canada. And thank you to all Canadians, for supporting the National Poppy
Campaign,” she said. The Legion’s 2020 National Poppy Campaign launches each year on the last Friday in October, and will begin on October 30 this year. “This year, the poppy also reminds us of the special significance of 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War,” said Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Larry Murray, Legion Grand President. “In this year of the pandemic, Remembrance also reminds us that our nation has been through even more challenging times than we’re experiencing now. Canadians persevered then and we will now.” As the national symbol of Remembrance, the red poppy represents the ongoing thankfulness Canadians have for all fallen military and RCMP Veterans. Funds donated locally during the National Poppy Campaign are distributed locally to help support Veterans and their families, communities, and to promote Remembrance.
About The Royal Canadian Legion Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. We are a non-profit organization with a national reach
across Canada as well as branches in the U.S., Europe and Mexico. With 260,000 members, many of whom volunteer an extraordinary amount of time to their branches, our strength is in our numbers.
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Opinion: Right Now, It’s Really Important to Remember by Richard Parkinson Some of you might have seen a meme currently cycling through social media that shows a road sign bearing the words: 2020 was bad, but 1914-1918 and 19391945 were worse; Lest We Forget. It’s easy to forget the horrors of the past while we’re dealing with the
messes of the present. Self-isolation and having to wear a mask while indoors in public areas are hardly great sacrifices. And they certainly aren’t things that should make us forget the many men and women who willingly made the ultimate sacrifice, gave their very lives to defend our freedoms and way of
life. The sacrifices we have to make today are trivial when compared to the sacrifices that were made by our nation’s service personnel in the past. We need to remember that. We need to remember that democracy is a privilege, not a right. It’s a privilege that came at great cost, a privilege
In Flanders Fields By John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
that was paid for in human lives. It’s a privilege many in the world don’t have. This Remembrance Day, while we face trails of our own, let’s take the time to remember them. Wreaths will be laid at the Essex cenotaph at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 and the Cottam Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. People can attend either if they wish. If you don’t feel
comfortable gathering in public, remember our veterans in your own way. Set aside a few minutes of silence to reflect on all they did for us. Also think of our active service personnel who continue to uphold our freedom. While people shouldn’t be forced to Remember, they should naturally feel a very strong obligation to do so. Now, more than ever,
we need to set aside time to think of others rather than ourselves, to remember what was sacrificed to give us all that we are so worried about losing right now.
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Second World War veteran shares story of service, loss of limb submitted to EFP On Remembrance Day this year, many Canadians will reflect on the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Among those will be war amputee veteran Bob Gondek, of Toronto, who also carries a physical reminder of that pivotal time in history. At the age of 96, Bob
can still vividly recall serving alongside the Allied Forces with the 2nd Polish Corps during the Italian Campaign. In 1944, he was based outside Loretto, Italy, when heavy gun fire broke out. “Without any order, I crawled up to them [the enemy] and threw a grenade,” Gondek said. “I acted instinctively.” After a
short period of silence, the enemy began firing mortars. “I remember an explosion and the smell of gunpowder,” he said. “I then realized that my weapon was gone and, in the place where my hand held the machine gun, there was nothing – I had lost part of my left arm below the elbow. I felt like I was dying because my whole life flashed
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before my eyes.” Bob was awarded the Virtuti Militari, the Polish equivalent of the Victoria Cross, for his valour in destroying two enemy machine gun nests. He also received the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restitua from Poland, the Cross of Valour, Merit Cross, Second Corps Army Medal and Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross. In 1954, Gondek immigrated to Canada, where he became a member of The War Amps, an Association originally started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. For the last 50 years on Remembrance Day, he has laid a wreath to
Photo: Second World War veteran Bob Gondek.
honour his comrades. “I’m grateful that I have been able to take part in these ceremonies. It’s important to me that
I pay tribute to my fellow veterans and all those who lost their lives,” Gondek said.
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ERCA’s Owl Prowl invites families to Holiday Beach
Jonah Greer and Marilyn Fahringer take part in the Holiday Beach Owl Prowl last Friday evening.
by Adam Gault The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) invited families and nature-minded individuals down to the Holiday Beach Conservation Area on Friday, October 30, to enjoy the fall weather at their new outdoor classroom as part of their “Owloween Owl Prowl.” The event featured a lesson on the various types of Ontario owls, as well as a guided walk in search of the feathered, nocturnal friends. While not a new ERCA
activity, as the local conservation authority has hosted Owl Prowls in previous years, this was the first one held at the brand-new outdoor classroom, which was constructed through a generous donation from the University of Windsor’s Alumni Association. Held sporadically throughout the year, as to avoid excessive disruption to the owl’s natural habitat and environment, ERCA Education Coordinator, Kris Ives, explained the event is a great way to educate the public about the various species of owls in Essex County, and
ERCA interpreter, Samantha Keller, teaches attendees about various Ontario owls.
bring a new appreciation of the Holiday Beach Conservation Area in a nighttime setting. “We’re trying to be really careful with COVID. We’re doing two smaller groups instead of our traditional larger group,” Ives said. “On our hike tonight, we’ll specifically be calling for the Eastern Screech Owl and then the Great Horned Owl.” The prowl proved to be a popular evening event for families in the area, with both of the 20-person walks selling out in advance of the mild fall evening. “Owls are really interesting
because they’re a really sort of an apex predator in our ecosystem,” Ives explained. “They have an important job, and as great hunters, they control things like rodent populations. They’re fascinating with their great talons, and their sharp beaks, and incredible eyes.” ERCA believes that by continuing to support fun and educational events like the Owl Prowl, a greater appreciation for the region’s natural beauty and wildlife can be attained, to ensure that those natural ecosystems can be enjoyed for generations to come. “It’s important to foster
appreciation. I think sometimes, particularly, if you don’t live in the county, you might wonder about if we have owls here,” Ives said. “Maybe you haven’t heard them before, and that’s really a magical connection with our environment is to experience something like this.” While there may be a few more limited excursions planned for the rest of the year, ERCA continues to offer private guided tours of Holiday Beach throughout the course of the year. For more information, visit: essexregionconservation. ca
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Town of Tecumseh Council Meeting Highlights from October 27, 2020 submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council met electronically this evening and here are the highlights from the meetings: Human Resources Service Delivery Review: Council received a presentation from Pesce and Associates, the Consultant who conducted a Human Resources Service Delivery Review for the Town this summer. The review was funded through the provincial Municipal Modernization Fund and looked at the existing Human Resources function and if improvements were required. The consultant conducted interviews with members of the Senior Management Team, Managers and Union leadership and surveyed all staff. Council authorized the phasedin implementation of the recommendations in the report subject to 2021 Budget Deliberations. The recommendations contained in the report called for a reorganization of the Human Resources function within Administration with enhancements in staffing capacity, service modernization, process and technology updates. Community Safety and Well Being Plan: Council heard from Leonardo Gill, Project Manager with the City of Windsor, on the Regional Community Safety and Well Being Plan. The presentation outlined the process for development of the plan, key considerations and next steps for consultation and engagement. The presentation to municipal councils is the first step in the consultation process. Public consultation is
expected to begin in February 2021 with a report provided to area municipal councils expected in Fall 2021. Olinda Farms Farm Lease: Council authorized the execution of a two-year lease for Olinda Farms to farm the Town’s 18 acres on the south side of Baseline Road. This follows the previous agreement with Olinda Farms, executed for 2020, that provided for a two-year renewal at the end of this year. The two-year agreement will commence January 1, 2021 and extend to December 31, 2022. Budget Variance: Council approved the Budget Variance Report for amounts at August 31, 2020. Council further authorized the Director of Financial Services to apply to the Safe Restart Agreement—Municipal Operating Fund Stream Phase 2 for additional funding, provided financial analysis satisfies program eligibility criteria. The Town continues to operate under a local state of emergency and both the COVID-19 pandemic and risk of overland flooding due to high lake levels have impacted the Town’s operations and budgets to date. It is expected that these impacts will continue to the end of this year and likely into 2021. The Town has continued to maintain essential services for residents with some nonessential services stopped or reduced in an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and contain costs in an effort to reduce the financial burden on Tecumseh taxpayers. The $587,994 Tecumseh received through the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement Phase 1
program was reflected in the variance report. The Town also received additional federal and provincial grant funding through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program and the provincial Summer Jobs Program. The 2020 August Budget Variance year-end projections carry a greater degree of estimation than would typically be seen under more normal conditions due to the ongoing expenses related to the local emergency. Based on those underlying assumptions and incorporating the funding received from the federal and provincial governments, the 2020 August Variance analysis projects a year-end surplus of $1,326,000 (Tax supported $1,099,000 surplus and Rate Supported surplus of $227,000). Mediation with Windsor Utilities Commission: Council approved the Minutes of Settlement from the mediation and arbitration process between the Town and the Windsor Utilities Commission with respect to the Bulk Water Supply Agreement. Council further authorized the Town solicitor to advise the mediator/arbitrator to give effect to the Minutes of Settlement and further authorized the Clerk and Mayor to execute the Minutes of Settlement in advance of submission to the mediator/arbitrator. The Town purchases water from Windsor Utilities Commission based on a 50-year Bulk Water Supply Agreement executed in 2004 between the Town, WUC and the City of Windsor. This agreement established the initial cost per cubic meter
and included provisions for annual and 10-year anniversary rate increases. The Town and WUC were unable to agree to a rate adjustment in 2016 and agreed to engage a mediator/arbitrator to mediate a resolution respecting the rate adjustment. The mediated process resulted in agreement on a $0.03 per cubic metre increase effective from 2017 as the first 10-year anniversary rate increase. The Minutes of Settlement provide interpretive guidelines to assist negotiations going forward, elimination of the summer levy, agreement on a base rate for future adjustments and a memorandum of understanding for the Permanent Joint Staff Liaison Committee. 1062 Sylvestre Drive: Council adopted a by-law authorizing the execution of a site plan control agreement for 1062 Sylvestre Drive. The owner of the property plans to build a Subaru dealership on the 1.73-hectare parcel of land situated southwest of the County Road/ Sylvestre Drive fly-off ramp with associated parking, landscaping, display areas and on-site services/works.
Public Utilities Upgrades and Resident Consultation: Council approved a motion relating to utility work in the municipal right-of-way. The motion outlined a request that all Public Utilities working the rightof-way: • deliver project contact information to residents in advance of the work; • deliver notice of planned outage to service at least two business days,
and up to 7 days preferred, prior to the planned outage; • supply on-site utility markings when locates are requested through Ontario One Call for the municipal right-of-way in order to reduce the instances of unplanned outages; • conduct a survey of private sprinkler installations prior to construction; and, • advise residents of
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Town of Tecumseh Council Meeting Highlights... Continued from Page 17 their landscaping restoration plan, including timelines for reinstatement and contact information. Regulations Regarding Storage and Parking of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles/Trailers in Residents’ Zones: Council approved a motion directing Town Administration to consider regulations for the parking of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles/ Trailers within the municipal right-of-way, in driveways and in the minimum side yard of a private property as part of the review of the Town’s Zoning By-law. Short-Term Rentals: Council approved a motion
directing Administration to undertake a regulatory review for both the short-term, owner-absent rental and the home-sharing short-term rental categories. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically. The live stream will be available on our website at www.tecumseh.ca. The agenda will be available on November 5, 2020. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/townoftecumseh).
Town of Tecumseh 2021 Budget Survey Results submitted to EFP The 2021 Budget Survey was made available to residents from September 24-October 16, 2020. The survey was advertised in the Council Connect news release, the 2021 Budget process news release, linked in the carousel on the home page of the Town’s website, and linked in several social media posts throughout the period it was available. This year’s survey garnered 79 responses, 11 less than last year. Full results have been provided to Council and Senior Administration for review and consideration in the 2021 budget development process. The following is a summary of the 2021 Budget Survey results: 1. 32% of respondents have 2 people in the household; 30% have 4; 18% have 3. 2. 35% are between the ages of 50-59; 21% are 40-49; 15% are 30-39; 15% are 60-69. 3. The survey was split 50/50 between males and females. 4. 44% of respondents obtain their budget information from social media, and 35% use the website. 5. Respondents predominantly wanted services maintained. The three main services noted as requiring enhancement are: storm water management (85%); sanitary sewer system (63%); and, road network-ease of getting around (50%). 6. Comments from residents on services they wish to see enhanced include (in order of number of responses): - Increased police presence - Roads/sewers and flood prevention - Addition of trails on Riverside Drive and improvements to the roadway - Rodent control - Addition of bike lanes throughout Town - Improvements to Manning Road from Riverside to St.
Gregory’s and the addition of a crosswalk to Lakewood Park - Designated Town center to attract investment 7. 22% feel they have excellent value for tax dollars; 41% of respondents feel they have good value; and 29% feel they have fair value. 8. Additional (individual) comments on the survey predominantly revolve around the following themes: - Bike lanes/trails - The Town should add more bike lanes/trails: Riverside Drive, Tecumseh Road, Lesperance and in general. - OPP - The Town needs better police service, improved traffic enforcement, more fines, and greater visibility of officers patrolling. - Flooding – The Town should look for a permanent solution and not temporary fixes for flooding and climate change. - Rodent control - The Town should resolve the rat issue. - Road network - The Town should improve Manning Road from St. Gregory’s to Riverside and fill in the ditch; fix traffic light timing at night; embrace roundabouts; add traffic calming measures needed on Riverside Drive.
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Worship Service is this Sunday, November 8 at 10am with Phil Hernandez bringing the message. Social distancing and masks are required. Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child boxes are to be returned by November 15. Please keep in your prayers the many who are ill or those isolated in nursing homes.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
We are now open for Family Worship services, which are led by Major Jim Hann Sundays at 10:30 a.m. For details on how you can be included, please call the office at 519-7764628. The Salvation Army Food Bank is operated by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. Please continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Welcome to Essex CRC, either in-person or online. During this time, we need to make changes to our services and ask everyone who would like to attend, call the church office to reserve their spot. Visit us online at www.essexcrc.ca or watch us online at the Essex CRC Facebook page beginning at 10:00am.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church We are so glad to be back in our building and offering Sunday worship! Join us for our 11am service on Sunday. Safety protocols are in place. Please bring a mask if you are planning to attend a service. On Friday, Nov. 6th, we will host another takeout only Pasta Dinner from 5- 6:30pm at the church, please bring your own containers if possible and a mask of course. As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources you need. Visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and our Facebook page (facebook.com/stpaulsessex) for updates and worship resources. Messages are checked regularly at the church office, you can reach us there at 519-776-7711.
For more information about joining us at the little white church in the cemetery in Cottam at 9:15 on Sundays, please call the office at 519-776-7711. Have a great week.
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church and invite you to join us for worship in our sanctuary this Sunday at 10:30am. We will observe social distancing protocols and ask everyone to wear a face-mask. We truly appreciate the patience and understanding of everyone as we adapt our ways to ensure the health and safety of all. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, who would be pleased to speak with you: 519-738-4223. Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
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Is located at 71 Maidstone Ave., East, Essex. Phone: 226346-2746. Sunday service is at 10:30am. Thursday night’s prayer is at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Our Pastor is Gary Lidstone. More info can be found at: essexbaptist.com or email pastor@essexbaptist.com.
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Join us for worship on Sunday, November 1st (All Saints Day) at 10:30am. Check out our beautiful Thanksgiving Display in front of Essex United! Because of COVID-19, the Remembrance Day, November 11th service and parade will not take place at Essex United this year. There will be a 11:00am service at the Cenotaph only. The Essex Area Food Bank is available to anyone who
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Bethel-Maidstone United We look forward to gathering in the sanctuary to worship God this Sunday! We are following protocols to keep everyone safe. Screening questions will be posted - we ask that you consider them carefully. Mask, sanitation methods, and govenment guidelines, will be put in place. See us for info. Congregating both inside and outside the church is discouraged. Email Rev. Catherine with questions: bmuc@ xplornet.ca. We regret to announce that we will not hold our Fall Roast Beef Dinner or Christmas Craft Bazaar due to COVID. Thanks for your past support, we’ll see you next year! Can’t join us for in-person worship? Listen to Sunday’s sermon: anchor.fm/bethel-maidstone. Our Giving Tree is now in place in the entryway. During the month of November, we will collect hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, and small toys. Donations stay in our community and are distributed at the end of November. Please remember your donation on Sunday. The secretary can be reached in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. For more info: bethelmaidstone.com.
Trinity Church Migrant workers are a very important part of our community; most have come from a much warmer climate. Continuing with our marks of mission, we are collecting face tissues, men’s socks, and winterwear and are giving them to the workers. Check out the little library in front of the gazebo and take a book or two. Have you ordered your meat or cherry pies yet? Contact Brenda or call the church at: 519-839-5303 and leave a message to order.
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The Essex Region Goodfellows is holding a 50/50 Raffle in lieu of its annual newspaper drive which is postponed until next year, due to COVID. The draw takes place December 26th. For tickets, please contact 519-818-9621 or email essexregiongoodfellows@gmail. com. If you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket and lives in the Oldcastle, Maidstone, or Paquette Corners area, please contact Wendy at: 519-890-9120 by December 15th. There will be a Fish Fry Drive-Thru for the Goodfellows on Friday, November 13th from 4:30 to 7 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, hosted by the K of C. For all the latest news for St. Mary Church, please visit our new Family of Parishes website at: www.centralessexcatholic.dol.ca. Daily Mass is on Thursdays at 8:30a.m. and weekend Mass is on Sundays at 8:30a.m. You will need reservations for weekend Mass by contacting the parish office at: 519-776-8483. Thank you to all
of our wonderful volunteers who help keep our beautiful parish running smoothly. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shutin, and in Hospice.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church submitted by Wendy Cunningham
The K of C will have a Fish Fry Drive-Thru on Friday, November 13th from 4:30 to 7 pm at Holy Name of Jesus parking lot to benefit the Essex Region Goodfellows. Don’t forget to pay your CWL and K of C dues for 2021. Drop them off at the office or in the collection basket. The Essex Region Goodfellows are selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets in lieu of its annual newspaper drive which is postponed until next year due to COVID. For tickets contact 519-818-9621 or email essexregiongoodfellows@gmail.com. The Book of Remembrance is placed in the gather space during the month of November to sign your loved one’s name. For all the latest news on Holy Name of Jesus, please visit our new Family of Parish’s website at: centralessexcatholic.dol.ca New weekend Mass times are Saturday at 6p.m. and Sunday at 11a.m. on a first-come-first-serve basis. Weekday Mass times are Friday and Saturday at 8:30a.m. We are in need of extra collection counters, ushers, and cleaners. If you can spare an hour, please contact our office secretary at ext. 6. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, who help to keep our parish running smoothly.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Welcome back! Sunday Service is at 11:15 am. You will have to wear a mask and respect social distancing. Anything you bring in, you will have to bring it home. Rev. Carl will still be doing his video message on our website: woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. Sunday School will not be held. Hall rentals and special events have been cancelled until further notice.
St. Stephen’s - Church of the Redemer submitted by Reverend Kimberly Myer
St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer have returned to Sunday morning services. Church of the Redeemer at 9am, and St. Stephen’s at 10:30am. Please wear a mask. Health Unit precautions have been put in place to keep everyone as safe as humanly possible.
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Program set to “spark” renewal in Windsor Essex tourism 1932 Plymouth with story to tell
Drew Sproat’s Windsor-built 1932 Plymouth street rod with original flying lady hood ornament.
Drew and Patti Sproat of Lakeshore, Ontario, own a beautiful 1932 Plymouth street rod. Many years ago, when Drew was in the home renovation business, he was making a sales call and his product binder had a picture of his ’32 Plymouth on the cover. Imagine Drew’s surprise when the man he called upon said he had been a previous owner of the car! He told Drew about his time restoring the Plymouth from its drag racing days with no hood or side vents, no interior other than a basic seat, and cheater slicks replacing the rear fenders. The man also showed Drew an old black and white photo of the Plymouth as a drag car in Prince Edward Island. This gentleman also had the original rare flying lady hood ornament and gave it to Drew, who had searched high and low for one. It now sits on Drew’s 1932 beauty. The initials W.P.C. (Walter P. Chrysler) and D.D. (Dodge DeSoto) are on the underside. The lady was applied with Loctite to discourage any sticky fingers from taking her home. Years later, the Plymouth was transformed into a show car by Drew and his brother in arms, Morris Jackson, earning an invitation to the 2005 Detroit Autorama. On the first day of the show, an older couple approached the car. The woman said to Drew: “This looks like a 1932 Plymouth.” She then said her grandmother had driven her to school every day in a 1932 Plymouth. She returned the next day and gave Drew the original owner’s manual from her grandmother’s car! Also at the Autorama, Drew met the King of Kustomizers, George Barris, and had their photo taken together. Drew’s car was assembled in Windsor in 1932. The original four cylinder engine has now been replaced with a detailed 318 cubic inch Chrysler power plant with a 600 Holley carb and Edelbrock intake with many other features. The memories of people’s kindness have made this ’32 Plymouth extra special for Drew, with special thanks to Pat Kettels for suggesting Drew should share this story. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca.
Photo courtesy Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island: Windsor-Essex Tourism officials and 2018 Spark recipient, Michael Difazio, launch the 2020 Spark campaign in Windsor.
by Adam Gault A new program has been launched to support individuals and local small businesses across the region in seeking new and creative ways to encourage tourism across Windsor-Essex. First launched as a pilot program in 2018, ‘Spark’ partners the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab with the Tourism
Windsor Essex Pelee Island, with sponsor Libro Credit Union, to encourage local entrepreneurs to apply to the program with their tourism ideas for the region. Select applicants will be paired with a mentor, who will help them put their idea into action, in addition to receiving a $3,000 grant.
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by Adam Gault The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is looking to resume play in early 2021, following a league meeting last week. It is anticipated the regular season will begin at the end of January or early February. While the athletes with the Essex 73’s have been practicing for the past six-weeks - first at the Harrow Arena and now at the repaired Essex Centre Sports Complex – talks of resumption of play have been ongoing for some time. The Essex 73’s management has been in contact with league officials to work out final
details surrounding a potential return to play. On paper, the season is set to “resume” on December 1, with no games scheduled. This would allow teams to protect their rosters and prevent players from entering a form of free agency. “What [the PJHL] did was have a November 1 deadline to sign your team,” Essex 73’s executive, Joe Garon, said. “What [the December 1] start date allows us to do, is continue our insurance, so the players can continue to do on ice activities, such as practices while being insured.”
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Details surrounding PJHL COVID-19 protocols have not been finalized at this time, but there is discussion that the league may follow some of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) guidelines, which at this time may include a season without body checking. As far as the season itself is concerned, the PJHL is looking at a six to seven-week regular season, with 18 to 20 games, with no overall provincial playoffs. This would have teams staying within their own divisions. The league will also continue to push for fans in attendance at games, with some within PJHL organizations stating they will not play the season if they can’t have some fans in attendance. At this time, the league is asking for a one-third capacity attendance at each respective arena for the 2020 - 2021 season. For additional and ongoing updates on plans for play for the 20-21 season, visit pjhl. pointstreaksites.com/
During the 2020 launch last Thursday, Spark organizers explained the program is meant to inspire tourism initiatives for Windsor-Essex, as the region seeks to adapt and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Tourism Innovation Spark Lab Program may seem like a small step in today’s world, but with our partners here today, we see something big,” Tourism Windsor Essex Vice President of Destination Development, Lynnette Bain, explained. “We have traditionally been a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse, and now, developing technology hub with a spirit of innovation. I know, this spirit is strong too in our tourism industry.” Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island reps have stated they are looking for ideas to highlight year-round travel destinations, as well will have a strong focus on ideas that incorporate sustainability, technology, and focus on
the area’s unique and incredible history. “We’re looking for new tourism ideas that will enhance our current offerings, create new, high quality tourism experiences, address gaps in tourism products and services, motivate travel, and increase tourism spending,” Justin Lafontaine, of the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab, explained. “We’re especially interested in new tourism ideas that incorporate sustainable tourism principles, connect with technology, celebrate our diverse communities, people, culture, and history, and adapt to the evolving travel landscape.” Finalists will be invited to attend a pitch session, where three innovators will be chosen to receive access to a mentor and the grant. Applications can be submitted until November 30, and can be done online at tourisminnovation.ca/windsoressex
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Local resident donates $500 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Local resident, Randy Thiessen, donated $500 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation last week, with the hope his donation will contribute to finding a cure.
by Sylene Argent Last week, Essex resident, Randy Thiessen, donated $500 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, hoping his contribution will help fund research that will find a cure to the disease. He made the donation ahead of November 14, which is recognized as World Diabetes Day. Thiessen has been a diabetic for 51-years, so this cause is one that is and dear to his heart.
Over the years, Thiessen has made personal donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, in addition to donations made through his employer – Sun Life Financial, which made a financial contribution to an organization of an employee’s choice for having committed volunteer hours within the community. “I think it is a good cause,” he said of why he continues to show support to the local organization that - for over 40-years, has been searching for a way to end Type 1 Diabetes, through using research funding and advocacy. Katie Corchis, Senior Development Officer for the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation, was grateful to Thiessen for the donation. She said it is great to see members of the community still rallying around research for Type 1 Diabetes. She said Thiessen’s donation will go towards helping to improve the lives of those living with Type 1 Diabetes, and will also help fund research in the three core areas the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation conducts, including cure therapy, treatment therapy, and prevention, which contributes to helping future generations from getting Type 1 Diabetes. In recognition of the upcoming World Diabetes Day, the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation is urging those living with Type 1 Diabetes to send in their stories to the “Dear: Type 1” campaign. The stories can be submitted through its website. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is also hosting a virtual Kids for a Cure Lobby Day program, where kids get a chance to talk to politicians about what it is like living with Type 1 Diabetes, and help push for support from the Canadian government. Typically, the young advocates get to go to Ottawa to participate in this program, but it will be held virtually this year, due to COVID-19. For more information, log onto www.jdrf.ca
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