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Come fly with me: Kingsville celebrates fall with 52nd annual Migration Festival

Pictured left: The Great Migration Paint Out was a great success. From left to right, the competition’s judge Constance Budd, Elaine Van Loo, first place winner Andrea Kubis, second place winner Roger Boyle, and Layne Van Loo. Missing is third place winner Dawn Lavoie.

Essex Council notes October 18, 2021 PAGE 3 _______________

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Kingsville Council asks for comprehensive review of E.L.K. PAGE 11 ________________ Kimball Building Supply loses showroom and offices in Thanksgiving weekend fire PAGE 12 ________________

Pictured left: Ober-Rae Livingstone at Jack Miner for Great Migration Paint Out.

73’s suffer back-to-back losses PAGE 23 _______________

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by Sylene Argent Even having to combat periods of rain over the four-day event, the 52nd annual Migration Festival ended up being a success, thanks to the many volunteers and event committee members, who are dedicated to celebrating

the legacy of the Father of Conservation, Jack Miner. From Thursday to Sunday, throughout Kingsville, a variety of activities were held to capture the attention of anyone who attended and came together as a community to celebrate conservation, history, and the magic of migration. Due to the pandemic, for the second year in a row, the traditional parade did not take place, which would normally kick off the event. This year’s festival, however, offered a

new event for attendees to enjoy, the Guided Walk and Roll Series, which showcased Kingsville’s unique history. This feature was free for visitors to attend. The tours were either self-guided or guided by someone with the expertise to share historical facts about the downtown area. A prepared handout was given to those who participated in the tour, which outlined the historical points as they progressed through the route. Kingsville’s Deputy Mayor Gord Queen was one of the guides for these tours. He was happy to guide a memory walk on Division Street and Main Street. When he guided a walk, which lasted around an hour each, he highlighted changes that have taken place in town. Those who participated were shown photos of former places. For instance, Queen noted, Kingsville used to have a park located across from the Carnegie building, with a band shell, that was called Wigle Park. Other activities hosted throughout the four-day event included the opening ceremonies, art display from The Great Migration Paint Out participants, live music,

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Walk for Freedom raises awareness for human trafficking - three support events took place across the Region on Saturday, as others took place internationally by Sylene Argent The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop the 2021 Walk for Freedom event from taking place on Saturday, though it was held a little differently this year than it has been traditionally. Instead of a large gathering in Windsor, the Walk for Freedom Windsor-Essex group hosted three events that were held throughout the region, including one in the city, and others in Essex and Kingsville. The idea was to have smaller groups, because of the pandemic, and raise more awareness in a few different communities. Those in the Walk for Freedom Windsor-Essex County group wore t-shirts stating “Abolish Slavery with Each Step” as they walked locally, as other similar events took Continued on Page 6

Council passes seven-option COVID-19 vaccination policy, with four amendments by Sylene Argent At the October 18 Council meeting, Essex Council passed a COVID-19 vaccination policy that affects Town staff, in addition to Council members, committee members, and board volunteers when it comes to entering Town-owned facilities. The draft policy was first introduced to Council at the October 4 meeting, and further discussed at a special meeting on October 12. The policy was adopted on Monday evening with four amendments, after Council had a chance to voice concerns. In the original policy, those who chose not to vaccinate for medical, religious, or personal reasons were to take an educational program on COVID-19 vaccinations. In the new policy, all of the Town’s employees, regardless of vaccination status, will take part in an educational program. The updated policy will also include a threemonth timeline for review with Council input, will reduce

costs of testing for all, and remove the term “termination” as a course of disciplinary action for those who wish to choose option seven. Manager of Human Resources, Brandi Sieben, added that in the non-compliance section or option seven, that those who refuse to be vaccinated or complete rapid antigen testing, will be placed on unpaid leave, but remain at risk for progressive disciplinary action that may include a verbal or written warning in addition to unpaid leave. Sieben said the Town’s Nurse Practitioner will be available to administer the COVID-19 rapid tests to employees who require them to ensure the tests are valid. She added she looked into cost-reduction matters and noted the Town will work with the Windsor-Essex Region Chamber of Commerce for reduced costs of testing kits for all those who need it. It was also noted at the special meeting that the funding the Town received from upper levels of government to

compensate for COVID-19 could be used for the testing costs, if needed. “It is very clear you were listening to us at the last meeting and heard our comments,” Councillor Kim Verbeek said at the special meeting last week. “This is probably the hardest vote. It is something not in our wheelhouse. I am so impressed with our staff. You guys are hitting it out of the park,” Councillor Sherry Bondy said of the four amendments presented. At the special meeting, Bondy and Councillor Chris Vander Doelen suggested the Town look at those with natural immunity as exemptions. Council passed a motion at the October 18 meeting to approve the vaccination policy with the four amendments included. *An extended version, including background information, can be read online at www.essexfreepress. com

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Monday, October 18, 2021 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL NOTES... • Third Community Improvement Plan Update for 2021 provided • • Petition for South Talbot Road received • • Council to recognize October as Disability Employment Awareness Month • & MORE...

by Sylene Argent Total construction in September up 32.1 percent from same month last year Essex Council received the Economic Development Review for September, which noted the total construction value for this month - including all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential developments that required a building permit – totalled $9,577,900. This is up 32.1 percent from September 2020. The average sale price for a home in Wards 1 and 2 in September 2021 was $595,414, which was significantly higher than the $391,009 recorded in the same month in 2020. The average sale price for a home in Wards 3 and 4 in September 2021 was $470,265, which was still much higher than the $341,619 recorded in the same month in 2020. Up until September, 341 homes were sold in Essex in 2021. Year to date in 2020, 292 homes were sold. Conservation Easement Agreement adopted Council adopted Bylaw 2052 to enter into a Conservation

Easement Agreement between William and Yvette Woodiwiss and the Corporation of the Town of Essex. The Report to Council on the matter notes the request was for a natural heritage conservation easement agreement for the subject land on the 4th Concession. On January 19, 2021, the Town of Essex’s Committee of Adjustment approved an application for Consent to Sever for the subject lands. The natural heritage feature has been identified as a significant woodlot, valley land, and provincially significant wetland through an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) completed by ecological consultants, Sage Earth Environmental Restoration Services, the Report to Council notes. The property, it adds, also contains significant habitat of endangered and threatened species, in addition to species at risk. The approval resulted in the creation of a new 10-acre residential lot. The retained parcel resulted in 16.66 acres. The purpose of the Conservation Easement Agreement is to prohibit any use which would

damage or destroy the protected area, or prevent its reforestation and enhancement. Council updated on HIGH FIVE® accreditation Council received the report “HIGH FIVE® Accreditation Verification” and was further updated on the Community Services Recreation and Culture Division’s work towards maintaining this program. In the Report to Council, it notes the Town of Essex Community Services Department has been involved with this program since 2007. Cynthia Cakebread, Manager of Recreation and Culture, said the point of the report was to notify Council of the commencement of its third accreditation review that was to start this week. Organizations must sustain and maintain all accreditation standards for three-years to maintain accredited status. “We are excited to go through the process again to review our policies, procedures, training, and just overall view of our programs that we offer in the Town of Essex for children aged six-12,” Cakebread said. CAO Doug Sweet

took a moment to recognize the recreation department staff on the programs they provide and for maintaining the accreditation. RFT for Town Hall renovations approved Council awarded the Request for Tender for the Town Hall Renovations to TCI Titan Contracting Inc., in the amount of $267,893.01. In the Report to Council, it notes at the beginning of 2021, the Town applied for the ICIP: COVID Stream Local Intake grant, where the scope of work was for renovations for social distancing and safety at municipal facilities. The Town received $350,414 for the proposed work at both locations through the grant. The Town proposal included renovating and retrofitting space at Town Hall and the Essex Recreation Complex to provide a safer environment for customers, staff, and other visitors throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it notes in the report. Renovations will include demolition and Continued on Page 5

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Recently, I started rewatching a TV series that was on when I was a kid. I think I was in grade eight when it first hit the airwaves and was focused on a group of teenage high schoolers. As a kid, it was neat to “look up” to the characters as they were older than me. My peers and I learned from their situations, whether it was what to do or what not to do, as they navigated regular teenage challenges. The show is still good now, at least, I can still enjoy it as an adult. And, I do find it a bit nostalgic to watch, and especially enjoy hearing the ‘90s music played in the background. It is also always fun to point out the posters or popular gear from that decade as they appear in the background in certain scenes. I had a moment of realization when watching the show last week that

really got a little too real for me. I was thinking about these high school kids and was like, oh right high school, for me, was quite a few years ago. And then...the doozy moment of realization hit me. I realized I am now closer to the age of the mom of the main character than I am to the main character...that I used to look up to when I was just a kid. My mind was blown. What the heck happened? How could time go by so quickly? Thinking back to high school, it doesn’t seem like it was all that long ago. My college experience seems like it was just a few years back. But I have been at this paper 13-years next month. 13! It all feels like just a minute or two has passed. Time tends to get away from us,

and the scary part is that it often happens without us realizing it, as we go day-by-day conquering our everyday challenges. They say never to waste time, to go after goals and take some risks, because no one wants to look back at anything with regret. But, the tricky part is, we always think there will be time to get things done later. The start date for change or betterment is always tomorrow, because we always find ourselves too busy or too tired today. We need to remind ourselves that today is the day to get things done, because tomorrow comes quickly and is never guaranteed to come.

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submitted by Ontario Public School Board Association (OPSBA) Today’s announcement is a welcome step toward addressing the important equity issue of “period poverty” in schools across Ontario. We commend the government for acknowledging the importance of ensuring access to menstrual products. The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, many of our member boards, and student trustees have been calling on the government to provide dedicated funding for the purchase of menstrual products. Many school boards have already made the local

decision to find funding from within their existing budgets to provide free menstrual products in elementary and secondary schools. The government has allocated 1,200 pad dispensers to school boards based on the number of secondary schools. This is certainly good news; however, it must be noted that this is an issue that must be addressed in middle schools and elementary schools as well. School boards will look to distribute products in school spaces that are easily accessible to students. We are very encouraged by Minister Lecce’s acknowledgment that

these products are a “necessity, and not a luxury” and hope that the government will also address the need to provide dedicated funding for the purchase of sufficient menstrual products if demand exceeds the supply provided in the program announced today. We would also seek for there to be more types of menstrual products offered. We appreciate that the government will be measuring the uptake of the program, and we look forward to examining the details of the announcement in greater detail. Cathy Abraham, OPSBA President

Media Statement Regarding Abusive, Threatening or Violent Language submitted to EFP The following statement can be attributed to Nicole Dupuis, Chief Executive Officer of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU): “Since the onset of the pandemic, over a year and a half ago, staff at the WECHU have worked respectfully and professionally to offer support and guidance for residents, businesses, and partnering agencies during the largest public health crisis of our lifetime. The WECHU has been the face of the pandemic locally, working non-stop to contain and manage the spread of COVID-19 in our community and to protect the health and wellbeing of all residents. We recognize the impact the pandemic and public health measures have had on residents of Windsor and Essex County and encourage those struggling to seek support.

The WECHU encourages public discourse and respects the rights of individuals to speak out in protest and to express their feelings about any actions or mandates that they do not agree with. It is not acceptable when these feelings or actions escalate to abusive, threatening, or violent language. The WECHU deplores any act of violence or threatening behavior towards others and supports the right of our staff to a safe work environment free from violence and harassment. Please remember that the public health staff that you interact with are fulfilling their duties and are doing so in the interest of the health of our community. Our staff are here to listen, to answer questions, and to provide care and support. We should all stand united and speak against violent behavior and remember to respond with empathy and kindness towards each other as we navigate this pandemic together.”

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Essex Council notes for Monday, October 18, 2021... reconstruction of interior walls, realignment of floor plans, construction of new customer service desk, office space, and virtual programming office, the Report to Council notes. The Town retained Architecttura Inc. to prepare the required drawings and specifications for the proposed renovations at Town Hall. Four submissions for the RFT were submitted, with the lowest tender from TCI Titan Contracting Inc. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said the purpose is to make the reception counters safer for residents. Contract position for Asset Management Specialist approved Council approved an Asset Management Specialist Contract Position, to take place between November 1, 2021 through to December 31, 2022.

The position will fulfill provincial legislation that requires municipalities to address existing infrastructure and create documents to assist in the planning for the future replacement of this infrastructure, known as Asset Management Planning, the Report to Council notes. The Town began asset management planning in 2015. The salary range for the position is between $68,524.76 and $83,265.66. It was recommended that Council approve the use of wage savings experienced in 2021 to offset the salary impact of this position. Kate Giurissevich, Director of Corporate Services, said the position holder will focus on fulfilling legislative requirements due in 2022, such as tracking asset

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management. Third Community Improvement Plan Update for 2021 provided Council received Economic Development’s report that provided a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update for the third quarter of 2021. The Town has three CIP programs (one for each Harrow, Essex Centre, and Colchester/ County Road 50). This is a municipal grant program for commercial businesses in those areas that can provide funding for a variety of improvements. The funding for CIP programs in Essex Centre and Harrow is set to expire at the end of this year. At that time, funds will instead be used to support the streetscape projects for Harrow and Essex Centre. The Colchester & County Road 50 CIP expires in 2027. The report noted $51,800.56 has been spent on completed projects so far this year, of which four projects were in the

Colchester/County Road 50 program and two were in Essex Centre. Five new applications were received in the third quarter, of which three are from the Harrow program, one from Essex Centre, and one from the Colchester/ County Road 50 program. Open applications that have not yet received funding include seven projects, all of which are works in progress. Of the projects, five are in Essex Centre and two are in the Harrow program. In the 2021 budget, $100,000 was set aside for each the Essex Centre and the Harrow and Colchester/ County Road 50 projects. Of those funds, total grants paid in Essex Centre are currently $16,902 and $34,570.36 in the Harrow and Colchester/County Road 50 projects. Petition for South Talbot Road received Council received the report regarding the South Talbot Road Petition. In the Report to Council, it notes on August 16, 2021, the Town received a

petition from the property owners residing on South Talbot Road, between Victoria Avenue and the Greenway. The petition is requesting that the Town address perceived speeding concerns with the new connection of South Talbot Road, from Victoria to Maidstone. The Report to Council notes the construction of the connection of South Talbot Road was designed and completed by the Ministry of Transportation as part of the Highway 3 widening project.

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It was recommended that this segment of road be investigated for future traffic calming concerns when it is turned back over to the Town, as it is currently under MTO jurisdiction, because of the Highway 3 widening project. The Town of Essex will also contact the local OPP to request that speed enforcement be increased in the area, it notes in the report. As there is change, and residents have concerns,

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Pet Of The Week: Pepsi Pepsi is a kitten! Her “feline-ality” is still being formed. There are some typical kitten behaviours that you can expect from her. She will likely be full of energy, as she runs around practicing her hunting skills. She can turn anything into a toy, so hide your valuables if you don’t want her practicing on them! Pepsi will require patience and gentle training, until she learns the rules of your household. This pet comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information, visit www.ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter is at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph: 519-966-5751. To start the adoption process online, please go to: windsorhumane.org/adoptable-animals

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Councillor Joe Garon said the matter should be looked at. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen wondered if a speed camera would be appropriate for the area, when the detour eventually goes through Town. Director of Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, said he can contact the MTO and the design build team to see if there is something that can be done to slow down traffic in the interim. He will come back to Council in the future with suggestions on how traffic could be calmed as a temporary solution as construction is ongoing. Council to recognize October as Disability Employment Awareness Month Council received and supported correspondence from Community Living Essex County that requested Essex proclaim October as Disability Employment Awareness Month and adopted the associated proclamation. Rotary Club of Essex requests Polio flag to be flown Essex Council received and supported

correspondence from the Rotary Club of Essex, which requested the Polio flag be flown in front of Town Hall on October 24 to recognize World Polio Day and help raise awareness for Polio eradication. NoM: traffic study request for Gesto Side Road At the Tuesday, October 11 meeting, Councillor Kim Verbeek put forward a Notice of Motion to have Council discuss Gesto Side Road and that Administration be directed to complete a traffic study for Gesto Side Road at the October 18 meeting. Verbeek said speeding is a number one concern she has heard since she has been involved with the Essex Police Services Board. Because of the way this road is laid out, there are speeding concerns there. She was hoping to have the study completed to see what can be done to mitigate the speeding concerns and let the residents of the area know their concerns have been heard. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said it is a safety issue for the children in the area.

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Director of Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, said staff has been working with the residents on the matter. He said a reduction of speed limit has minimal impact. It is already posted at 50km/hour. He recommended that to solve some of the issues, some of the characteristics of the road needed to change to help make it feel like drivers should be moving slower and inline with the speed limit. He added his department could also review that before the next capital works occurs on that road. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said speeding is the biggest complaint. Everyone, he said, speeds. He does not think a traffic study should be done not just on one road, but throughout the whole municipality. He spoke of speed cameras. Meloche suggested 50km/hr zone ahead signs may work to help calm traffic. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said he was not in favour of a formal traffic study for this road. Instead, he suggested looking at

ways that can be done to make it feel like the road should be driven on at a slower pace. Verbeek said the study would find ways to calm the traffic there. She said the signs there are not doing it. She wanted the Town to look at ways to make it safer. She asked Council to pass a motion to have administration come back with some suggestions on how to slow traffic on this stretch of road. Council passed the motion. Amendment to By-Law Number 1037 passed Council gave third reading to and passed By-Law 2078 to amend By-Law 1037 the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for the Town of Essex. Second reading given for declaration of surplus lands Council gave two readings to a bylaw for the declaration of and disposition of surplus lands (a portion of a closed alley south of Cameron Avenue) by the Corporation of the Town of Essex.

Walk for Freedom raises awareness for human trafficking... Continued from Page 2 place across the world, all in an effort to bring awareness to human trafficking, and promote freedom and justice for all. Julia Welch led the Essex group, which walked over three-and-a-half kilometres in Essex Centre on Saturday to show support to the cause. “Today, we are hosting a walk to shine a spotlight on human trafficking,” Welch said, noting this was the seventh annual event for A21, a global, anti-human trafficking organization, dedicated to abolishing slavery everywhere. In 2019, A21, Welch added, had 500 walks in 50 countries around the world, from Cambodia to Mexico. “Collectively, there were over 85 million people reached through social media. Each step mattered and we made a difference.” She said the goal for WindsorEssex County this year was to provide educational awareness. “People don’t recognize, [with] Windsor being a boarder

city, that human trafficking is happening. It happens here in Essex. It is happening in Kingsville. It is happening in Windsor.” She said the event is not a protest, “But a silent, single-file walk hosted on behalf of the millions of men, women, and children, who are trapped in slavery today.” In her professional career, Welch said she has worked with different organizations and has met folks who have experienced human trafficking. “It definitely had an impact on me,” she said. “This is a local walk, with a global impact.” The A21 multi-dimensional approach, she said, is to reach, rescue, and restore. She urged everyone to check out a21. org to learn more. According to the website, human trafficking is a $150billion industry, with 40.3 billion people enslaved worldwide. Human trafficking takes on many forms of enslavement, including sexual and labour.

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Opinion: Canadian agriculture is a superpower in waiting - Now that the election is over, it’s time to make it happen

Action on Parliament Hill may have slowed down during the recent writ period, but for the thousands of members of the Canadian fruit and vegetable industry the work continued. In fact, these growers – who produce, pack, sell, and transport the approximately 125 types of healthy, fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables grown in Canada – don’t get many days off. They continue to work tirelessly – despite major challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic – to ensure Canadians can access the healthy, local food sources we all rely on. Some of these challenges were the same ones faced by many Canadian businesses that had to rapidly adapt to new safety requirements by introducing new protocols, regulations and infrastructure. Some of these challenges were unique to our industry. For example, our access to the temporary

foreign workers, who make up a significant part of our workforce, was significantly reduced and disrupted due to travel and administrative challenges brought on by the pandemic. On farm outbreaks is also a major concern. In some cases, farms were forced to temporarily shut down operations and have workers quarantined increasing food waste and significant loss in revenue. However, our industry adapted and showed a considerable amount of resiliency. That perseverance allowed for the continued production of safe, high-quality and nutritious fruits and vegetables, products that Canadians and consumers across the globe have come to rely on. We have done our part throughout the pandemic. Now, it’s time for the federal government to follow through on commitments to support growers across Canada. It’s clear what needs to be done. In fact, the

Liberal Party set out a plan earlier this year to do just that, passing a resolution at its policy convention to position Canada as an agricultural superpower. This plan included making significant investments to support regional agri-food capacity and bolstering investment in research and innovation to ensure Canadian growers are globally competitive. It also included increasing agricultural exports as a percentage of GDP and working with industry to help make the transition to a low-carbon economy. These are all great starting points. However, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to support our sector. The pandemic has taught us about our dependency on domestically produced fruits and vegetables and revealed some of our vulnerabilities in our sector. Organizations such as the Canadian Horticultural Council have long been advocating that changes need to be made within the federal

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government to ensure that our sector can continue to thrive. Now, we also need to ensure we can come out of the pandemic stronger than ever. This starts with implementing strong financial protection mechanisms for produce growers and sellers, who constantly face a very real risk of bankruptcy along the supply chain. During the campaign, the Liberals said they are open to continuing to work with the industry on this policy, and we are certainly looking forward to concrete positive results. Developing a forwardthinking agricultural labour strategy will also be critical. The pandemic highlighted how fragile our industry can be, so it will be essential to build capacity for our domestic labour force and better facilitating policies that ensure the timely flow of international farm workers. We also need increased supports for the development and adoption of sustainable management

practices. Primary growers are on the front lines of fighting climate change, and cannot shoulder the burden of emission mitigation on their own. These are just a couple of the very achievable goals that the government can move forward on immediately. And it would be wise to do so, given the economic importance of the fruit and vegetable industry, which generated $5.4 billion in farm cash receipts in 2019. Working towards these goals would be a starting point, but there’s more work to be done. The challenges of the past couple years have shown how important it is for our country to maintain an efficient and safe domestic food supply

system. Every day, I get to work with the people within the supply chain who make this happen. I can vouch for their passion and commitment to continue providing Canadians with fresh, safe, and local produce. But these people can’t continue to do this unless they have a strong partner in government. We have heard many promises over the past several months, and now that the election is over, it’s time to get back to work and deliver on those promises. Growers across Canada are ready to make our country an agricultural superpower. Now it’s time for the federal government to show us they are ready too.

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National School Safety Week - Mental Health a priority issue submitted to EFP One of the most important elements of formal education from a development standpoint is the opportunity to socialize in a friendly and open environment. For many school-aged children, the schoolyard is their main source of building relationships with peers. Group projects. Middleschool plays. Lunchtime in the cafeteria. And yet, as with many of our day-to-day routines, the pandemic has altered the structure through which children get to see and interact with one another. This year, to mark National School Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council is calling attention to the mental health crisis that looms because of fewer opportunities to socialize. It’s through these moments of interaction with classmates and friends that students learn to trust, cooperate with, and support one another. But with the pandemic still casting its shadow

over our lives, these students have faced school closures, re-openings, distance learning, more isolation in the classroom, and an increased reliance on social media to communicate — whether that’s by actively participating in conversations or passively consuming content and merely being aware of their friends’ lives. “Isolation and a lack of safe social connections are issues that have only been exacerbated by the pandemic,” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council. “Between the importance of these issues and a growing recognition that social media channels often exist to promote engagement over mental health, it’s all the more important that we check in with children more frequently and help them to connect with friends and the people most important to them.” School-aged children, much like the population at large, must stay

connected with the world around them. Especially at such a seminal age, it’s vital that these social skills continue to be developed. That’s why, even when it’s not in a student’s nature to reach out to a friend and converse, we must encourage them to do so. Children need safe and supportive figures in their lives. Even through children are extremely resilient, it’s easy to forget at times that there are limits to that resiliency. Encourage your children to reach out to friends, have conversations and share experiences in limitedrisk environments while still safely distancing and, where appropriate, wearing masks. Even conversations held over text or on the phone can be more effective at maintaining one’s mental wellbeing than scrolling through various social media sites. Loneliness is but a short step away from isolation and it can bring about a whole host of mental health issues including

depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Stress about not feeling connected and being socially isolated can lead to mood swings, extreme variations in sleep patterns and more. As adults, staying

connected with children and maintain an open channel of communication can make all the difference. While social restrictions are now lifting, we are not yet through the pandemic. At this time, it is important to help

each other along where we can. When it comes to children, let’s remain connected, understanding, and supportive. For more information and resources, visit online at: canadasafetycouncil. org

Minds Matter event raises $112,000 for mental health

Photo submitted by Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. Pictured from left to right: Dave Cassidy, Jennifer Cassidy, and Mackenzie Cassidy of Fury Training Grounds present Linda D’Aloisio, Barb Sebben, and Bill Marra of the Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Foundation, with the $112,000 proceeds raised on Saturday during the fundraiser held to support mental health.

Last Saturday, an eight-hour long workout event was hosted at Fury Training Grounds in Essex to raise funds for the mental health programs at HotelDieu Grace Healthcare. 19-year-old Essex resident, Mackenzie Cassidy, was the organizer behind the event, which raised $112,000 for the cause, with the support of the community, gym members, and volunteers. Michael Landsberg, former host of the sports talk show “Off the Record,” was the special guest at the event. The Former TSN broadcaster and mental health advocate spoke candidly about dealing with depression and the

importance of mental health. Landsberg has spoken publicly about his own struggle with depression for decades, and founded #SickNotWeak: a non-profit dedicated to eradicating the stigma and building community. To learn more about the organization, visit: www.sicknotweak. com To make a donation to #MindsMatter - Stronger Than the Stigma, visit, www. hdgh.org/donate. When making your donation, please select “Single Gift” and then select “#Minds Matter - Stronger Than the Stigma” under the “Area to Support.”

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Kingsville‘s 52nd annual Migration Festival...

a marketplace at Lakeside Park and Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, live painting all around town, children’s activities at the Carnegie Centre and Lions Park, Kingsport Birds of Prey demonstrations, and a Kingsville Lions Club barbeque.

In addition, activities took place at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. Unfortunately, the rain on Friday caused the postponement of the Sacred Fire Ceremony that was to be performed by the Caldwell First Nations at Carnegie Arts

& Visitor Centre. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos said it was sad this activity had to be cancelled, but he is looking forward to having the event rescheduled. Some of the other activities were brought indoors over the course of the four-day event, due to the unruly weather, but were able to continue. “Certainly, now that it is 52 years of a tradition, it really speaks to the sense of community that has brought up the Town of Kingsville,” Santos said. “It has always been centered around volunteers and speaking to heritage. When you look at the connection with the environment, we talk about the migration, we talk about the Jack Miner legacy and the story that’s alive and well with the bird sanctuary, and really being able to educate the guests about that piece.” He said the walking tour was an exciting addition to the festival this year. He said there were 17 artists who participated in the art competition, who picked locations throughout the municipality to paint. “It is exciting to see

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them come together not only for the event, but the sense of friendly competition that they are each learning as well,” Santos said. He said it is important to recognize the founders and significant contributors of a community that left a mark on the town. That history is not only a tourism attraction, it instills community pride. “You can never overestimate the heritage of the community and its strength,” Santos said. He commended the hard work and dedication

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of the organizing committee and volunteers, who ensured the event went on, following COVID-19 guidelines, to provide entertainment through a celebration of history. “We had a great weekend,” he said. In the mid-1960s, the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary was the second largest tourist attraction across the nation, second only to Niagara Falls. Miner, born on April 10, 1865 in Dover Centre, Ohio, and was one of 10

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children born to English immigrant parents. He spent his childhood in the woods, perfecting hunting skills, resisting his parents’ plea to go to school. In 1878, the Miner family moved to Canada. Miner founded the Sanctuary, located on his family’s property on the 3rd Concession in Kingsville, in 1904. Fiveyears later, he banded his first mallard duck with his name and address. Now, the Jack Miner band is legendary. Miner passed away in 1944.

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Kingsville Council asks for comprehensive review of E.L.K. - the desire is to address unreliability, lack of response to complaints, road user agreement -

by Sylene Argent Members of the Town of Kingsville Council voted unanimously to ask the Town of Essex, as the owner of E.L.K. Energy Inc., to direct the local utility to get its executive leadership and Board of Directors to complete a comprehensive review of the electrical supply to determine why its supply is unreliable, why E.L.K. is unresponsive to customer complaints and concerns, and why E.L.K. won’t work with the Town of Kingsville on a road use agreement. The matter was dealt with at the Kingsville Council meeting held on Tuesday, October 12. Kingsville Councillor Kim DeYong made the motion, which notes E.L.K.’s disruptions and outages result in economic

hardship and losses to local businesses; personal hardship as homes and family lives are disrupted; loss and damage to electronic equipment; and stress and concern arising from uncertainty as to when the service can be relied upon. “We do not understand why the E.L.K. executive leadership, E.L.K Board of Directors, and Town of Essex are unresponsive to customer concerns, which have been raised by many individuals and business leaders,” it states in the resolution. The motion also states, “The Town of Essex must be accountable for E.L.K. and cannot simply take dividends without any expectation of delivering reliable service, good customer service, and reasonably requiring

E.L.K. to operate safely and cooperatively with the Town government within which it operates.” DeYong said her motion was strongly worded, and it was intended to be. During her three-years on Kingsville Council, DeYong said Council has asked politely to get E.L.K. to the table. “I hear regularly from residents and businesses that this is a problem, and they are asking for our help.” She said residents have passed on concerns they made to E.L.K. to her, and the utility’s responses are, “pretty vague and not helpful,” DeYong claimed. CAO John Norton explained Director of Municipal Services, Andrew Plancke, has been trying to work on a road user agreement

with E.L.K. for almost a decade. “When I arrived, I was quite shocked to learn that we have them working on our road allowance without a road use agreement that…just makes simple requests, like getting notice to us, so our Public Works crews will know when they have planned work. We’ve really had no success, I think, so far this year.” Norton said Kingsville staff has had a couple meetings with E.L.K.’s representatives, and invited them to come to a meeting with Council. They did come. Since then, there really has been no progress on the road use agreement. “They continue to just plan their work in our community and on our roads as they’re legally allowed to do, but they give us no notice. We know of a couple situations, in fact, that have been dangerous to residents, where their contractors have not done as they are supposed to. To me, it is actually quite shocking. I don’t know what else to do,” Norton claimed.

Plancke added the road use agreement is just one thing Kingsville has been trying to solidify for some time. “They just seem very reluctant. They want to be able to operate the way they want to be able to operate and don’t want to be held accountable by any one municipality. That is disturbing for us, because as [Norton] mentioned, so often we come across their work sites and we had no idea what they are doing, or why they were doing it, or when they were doing it. They just start doing it.” E.L.K. claims, Plancke added, they can do this under electrical authority acts, which they are permitted to do, “But a courtesy notification is also required by them to us under that same statute.” “They are supposed to request any assistance they may need from us or any permits they may need from us, which may include traffic control, sidewalk diversion plans, and so forth. They simply don’t do it.” Other utilities follow those requirements, he said. Years ago, Kingsville sent a draft policy to E.L.K., Plancke said, adding it was months before E.L.K. responded, and their comment was that they did not like it and were not going to adhere

to it. He added the Town followed up to see how it could be improved, and E.L.K. did not reply. Deputy Mayor Gord Queen suggested reaching out to Lakeshore to see if the same problems are noticed there, and perhaps the two municipalities could work together on an agreement. Councillor Tony Gaffan noted over the past two-years, the number of businesses that have incurred damages has really escalated – from freezers, TVs, and fridges – due to power outages. “But, what was really breaking my heart is I have a couple of customers that are on dialysis and some of them have a generator and some don’t have the financials to do the generator and have had some scary issues. So, I think it was due time and I like the strong language [in the resolution],” he said. Failing a satisfactory resolution from the Town of Essex and E.L.K. in regard to the items above within four months, the resolution will have Kingsville Administration bring a report to Council on options available to the Town to hold E.L.K. accountable, which could include a complaint or application to the Ontario Energy Board.

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Kimball Building Supply loses showroom and offices in Thanksgiving weekend fire - this is the third fire the local business has experienced by Sylene Argent On the evening of Sunday, October 10, while many families were enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, owners of Kimball Building Supply Centre were informed the local store’s showroom and office building was ablaze. The building, as a result of the fire, has been reduced to rubble. “We got a call shortly after seven,” Kevin Kimball said, who is of the operation’s founding family and has worked at the establishment since he was 12-years-old. “We still don’t know the cause. We never thought we would have to go through this again.” This is the third fire the local business has experienced, since it was established by brothers, Lloyd and Harold Kimball, in

1966. Judy Kimball, Harold’s wife, explained the first fire at the local establishment took place on June 29, 1979. This blaze affected the main building. The second fire took place a year and a week later after the first, affecting a shed on the property, during the rebuilding process. Kevin noted the showroom that was claimed by the recent fire was renovated around ten-years ago. The business is getting set up with a temporary office, and is still open for business. Judy noted on the Tuesday morning, after the fire, six trucks were deployed to fulfill deliveries, and another eleven were sent out Wednesday morning. “We are taking care of builders,

contractors, and roofers, who all depend on us,” Judy said. “They got to keep going.” Kevin added Kimball plans to rebuild the showroom and office space. Judy noted many photos of the original Kimball staff, in addition to other memorabilia, were destroyed in the fire, which added to the loss of the building. “We have had good support. Many stepped up to help us out,” Kevin said, noting individuals, some they did not even know, stopped by to drop off water, coffee, or offer words of encouragement. Kimball employs 20 full and part-time employees. Kingsville Fire Chief John Quennell said the fire, from the start, was a defensive fire and was fully involved through the attic area. Because of this, firefighters could not get entry into the building, which he said was unoccupied at the time. He added, with the amount of damage, there is no reasonable aspect to determine the cause and origin of the fire, and there was nothing suspicious. It is being listed as a large-loss fire, with damages estimated to be around $1.5M.

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At the height of the fire, Quennell said there were 34 fire personnel on scene, with nine assisting from the Town of Essex, who brought a ladder truck to help fight the fire. As Kingsville Firefighters battled the blaze, Quennell said personnel from Leamington Fire manned Kingsville’s South Station, to ensure Kingsville was not without fire coverage. He said the fire departments in County of Essex have one of the best mutual aid programs in the province. Quennell thanked the Essex and Leamington departments for their assistance on a Sunday night during a holiday weekend, when they could have been busy spending time with family. “The response we had was tremendous on how people would leave their homes and come help their neighbours,” he said.

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Grand reopening boasts new name, branding at Kingsville Military Museum - new shelving units are allowing for more displays -

by Sylene Argent On Saturday, a grand reopening event was hosted at the Kingsville Military Museum, which now has a new name and branding, in addition to more space to display artifacts and items of interest. Bonnie Monminie, an administrator for the site, explained the doors to the Museum have been closed to the public since the start of the pandemic, and with restrictions getting a little looser, those involved with the site decided to celebrate being able to welcome the public back inside the facility again on Saturday. During the course of the closure, due to the pandemic, Monminie explained decision-makers for the facility decided to re-brand the site “Kingsville Military Museum.” It was formerly called “Kingsville Historic Park.” The Museum has been in Kingsville since 1992. Kingsville Historical Park was home to more than just military artifacts. It also housed a range light, fishing tug, and caboose. Maintenance, she said, was expensive. “Since we are 99 percent military, we decided to rebrand as Kingsville Military Museum,” Monminie said, adding it was

day it opened is commendable. Santos spoke of founder Charlie Campbell’s contributions, who helped form the Museum. Campbell was a Tail Gunner with the

thought to use the Migration Festival weekend to host the facility’s grand reopening in hopes of attracting some interest, while residents and visitors were out and about. Foot traffic over the weekend, she said, was steady as visitors took the time to check out the new displays and celebrate the rebranding. The Museum also has a new logo, which is proudly displayed on the exterior of the building. Before the COVID-19 pandemic started, around 25 new cabinets were obtained for the Museum. Now that they are installed, many more items have been brought down from storage and put on display for visitors to learn from. Each cabinet, she said, has four shelves, “and they are packed.” Many of the items on display have information about whom they belonged to. “Everyone who came through was amazed,” she said. Kingsville Military Museum is now open Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 1pm, and on Saturday, from 9am to 12pm. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos said the stories that are preserved in this Museum are incredible. The reopening of the Museum shows how much impact local residents and community members had on military history. The way the displays are presented, “Is something you have to see,” Santos said. The Military Museum is a best kept secret in Kingsville, Santos commented. The work of the volunteers, from the first

RCAF during WW2. The caliber of the displays and the donations families made to the Museum to preserve history in honour of soldiers, are amazing to see, he added.

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Windsor-Essex’s 2021 Vital Signs® Report Released where we can have the greatest impact locally. We hope the 2021 Vital Signs® Report informs and inspires dialogue and collaboration to further our collective efforts to build healthy communities.” – Lisa Kolody, Executive Director of the WECF Some of the Top Priorities identified in Vital Signs® 2021 Report include: • Providing a living wage to employees; • Improving access to mental health programs and services; • Improving the affordability of housing; • Expanding social programming for at-risk individuals; and • Creating a regional transportation

system connecting Windsor & Essex County Under the What You Said section in the 2021 Vital Signs Report: • 54% of survey respondents said that we’re on the right track/ we’re doing okay but could be doing better when asked if Windsor-Essex offers access to nutritious food at affordable prices. • 56% of survey respondents said that we’re on the right track / we’re doing okay when it comes to people in Windsor Essex actively volunteering and / or donating to charities. • 47% of survey respondents said that we’re on the right track / we’re doing okay when it comes to both educational and employment opportunities for newcomers in Windsor-Essex. • 68% of youth said that we’re on the right track / we’re doing okay when asked if arts and cultural events are accessible to youth in Windsor-Essex. • 87% of respondents said that Lake Erie’s health is extremely important / moderately important.; and • 87% of respondents said that in general I am happy always / most of the time. Vital Signs® is a community resource that builds knowledge, informs grant making, and identifies strategic priorities.

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Find out what makes Windsor-Essex a great place to live, work, play and grow. This is the ninth year the WindsorEssex Community Foundation has published a Vital Signs® Report. The report is available online for download at the WECF website www. wecf.ca. Read it online today or print a copy. About the Vital Signs® Program: Vital Signs® is a national program led by community foundations and coordinated by Community Foundations of Canada that leverages local knowledge to measure the vitality of our communities and supports action towards improving our quality of life. Started by the Toronto Community Foundation in 2001, Communities across Canada and around the world use Vital Signs® to mobilize the power of community knowledge for local impact. About the WECF: The WindsorEssex Community Foundation, originally founded in 1983 as Heritage Windsor, is a perpetual community trust for philanthropic purposes. It exists to manage donors’ legacy funds and make grants to support local community programs. Through grant making activities, the WECF is able to establish partnerships to assist a broad range of community organizations. Learn more here: www.wecf.ca.

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Pickleball and Bocce Courts at G. Caboto Soccer raises funds Kingsville Arena officially open for local cancer research

- Photo submitted: Caboto Soccer Club members were given Play for A Cure wrist band to wear during their game in support of the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund.

Photo courtesy of The Town of Kingsville Pictured: Councillors and Players gather to cut the ribbon to open the new Pickleball and Bocce Complex at Kingsville Arena.

submitted to EFP On Monday, October 18, 2021, Town of Kingsville hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the Pickleball and Bocce Complex at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. The ribbon cutting was followed by an inaugural game with the Mayor and Kingsville Pickleball Inc. (KPI) members. “Pickleball and Bocce are growing in popularity in the Town, and they’re great sports for players of all ages looking to get active without the physical strain,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. “We’re excited to give our residents even

more opportunity to socialize, have fun, and stay healthy while enjoying these great sports.” The courts were installed through a joint venture between the Town and a fundraising agreement with KPI. To date, KPI has exceeded their fundraising target for donations and sponsorships for the new courts. “I can’t tell you how excited all of us are,” said Helen Dean from Kingsville Pickleball Incorporated. “We are so grateful to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and all of our community for their support in making this dream come true for us.”

submitted to EFP Celebrating 70 years of youth soccer in the Windsor community, the Giovanni Caboto Soccer Club and its member teams came together throughout the month of August to raise a grand total of $25,315.15 in support of the Play for A Cure campaign. All of the funds raised will support the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund, assisting local doctors, professors, and medical researchers in vital research initiatives. During the campaign, volunteers from Play for A Cure visited dozens of teams throughout Windsor-Essex to thank them for their support, talk to players, coaches, and parents about the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund, and provide all players with a Play for A Cure wrist band to wear during their game.

“Cancer has touched everyone in this community and, as a Club, we wanted to make our 70th anniversary season about more than just soccer. As a club, we are overwhelmed by the effort and commitment each player and team put forth to make this a successful event,” Egidio Mosca, Club President, said. “We are truly overwhelmed and so grateful for the support shown by the nearly 700 athletes and their families,” Play For A Cure Founder, Jeff Casey, said. “This has been a huge success for our organization, but most importantly, we were able to reach so many people of all ages and raise awareness for local cancer research. We also want to thank Club President Egidio Mosca for all of his support in making this campaign possible.”

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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful ﬂower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. D.T.O. 41-1*

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Caldwell First Nation Economic Development Officer recognized submitted to EFP The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) introduced a new project to celebrate the top ten EDCO members and their achievements over the past year. Launched during the 2021 Economic Development Week, the themes considered were leadership, dedication, innovation, and results. The organization is proud of its members and

their contributions to the overall excellence of Ontario competitiveness during the pandemic. A panel of past EDCO Presidents judged submissions and among the ten members recognized this year, was Kyra Cole, the Economic Development Officer for the local Caldwell First Nation. “Now, more than ever, it is important to highlight the significant role economic

development plays in community resiliency. Economic Developers have gone above and beyond for their communities over the past 18 months and it is important to recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in their profession. This was the perfect year to launch this program for the Economic Developers Council of Ontario,” said Heather Lalonde, Chief Executive

Officer of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario. The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is Canada’s largest provincial economic development organization with over 1,000 members. Since 1957, EDCO has increased the capacity of those who practice economic, industrial, and community development through professional development initiatives, information

exchanges among members and the promotion of the economic development profession. It has also been a catalyst for assisting in the development and promotion of Ontario and its municipalities. For a full list of recipients or to learn more about the EDCO, visit: www.edco.on.ca

Ravens U-14 come 2nd in Bradford tournament

submitted to EFP The Essex Ravens U-14 team travelled to Bradford this past weekend for its first tournament of the season. T h i s tournament provided some high intensity action against some of the premier ‘A’ teams in the province. The Ravens opened the tournament with a game against Georgina, on Friday. After some early jitters, Essex scored two goals before the end of the first period. Following a scoreless second, the Ravens added one more to win with a final score of 3-0. On Saturday, the Ravens faced the host team Bradford. Bradford opened the scoring with three unanswered goals. Essex fought back in this one, scoring three goals in the second period, to even the game at the final score of 3-3. The second game, on Saturday, had Essex face their old OMHA finals rivals, Barrie. With a solid team effort, the Ravens beat the Colts by a final score of 4-2. With a record of 2-0-1, the Ravens sat as the first seed team, and scheduled to face Richmond Hill, in the semi-finals, on Sunday. It was a slow start for the Ravens, on Sunday. Essex was down early, trailing 2-1, for most of the second and third periods. However, Essex scored the equalizer, with only 38 seconds left to play, in a thriller. Heading to overtime, with two in the penalty box, the Ravens players battled and fought hard to finally get the o/t winner – on to the finals!

The finals found Essex in a rematch against Barrie. Having spent a lot of energy in the semi final game and with two players out of the lineup, the Ravens fought hard for the win, but unfortunately suffered a lose, with the final score, 1-0.

This early tournament showed the strengths and areas that may need improvement, for the team moving forward. More importantly, it was a display of this year’s team members to never give up! On to Bluewater league play… stay tuned!

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FromThe Heart Highlights from Town of Tecumseh Meetings of Council - October 12, 2021 Essex Free Press

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[ Thank You [ What can we say to our kids Angela, Chris, and Dane Divitaris? From the planning, until the end! On Saturday, October 9th, the perfect party was held for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. A big thank you to all who attended. Thank You for all the congratulatory wishes, cards, & gifts. We are truly blessed with amazing family & friends.

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Card of Thanks - Raymond Renaud Rose-Anne (Rose), Raymond, and Beth would like to greatly thank all family and friends for their continued support and love at this sad time. Thank you to Fr. Seejo and Fr. Dave for celebrating the funeral mass and Tim for the music. Thank you to the nieces for organizing us, feeding us, and chauﬀeuring us. Thank you to the nephews who served as pallbearers. Thank you to everyone who sent ﬂowers, made charitable donations, had masses said, sent thoughtful cards, brought desserts, or called to check on our wellbeing. Thank you to our great neighbours who brought food and took care of the yard. Thank you to Kennedy Funeral Home for making a painful situation a bit less.

P.S. Dear Ray “You’re the bestest thing that ever happened to me, I love you with all my heart.”

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DIEMER, Richard, (Sr.) - of Tilbury, born April 20, 1961. Passed away 60 years, on October 9, 2021, at Chatham Kent Health Alliance. Dear son of Gerald and Irene Diemer, (Woodslee,On.). Beloved husband of Debra (nee Shearer). Loving father of Alicia Diemer, Richard Diemer Jr., and Jeremy Diemer. Cherished grandfather of Rosemary, Mary Jane, Katrina, Pamela, and Grace Ann. Dearest brother of Geraldine Heil and husband Larry, (late) John and wife Helen, Theresa Curtis and husband Murray, Patrick Diemer and wife Theresa, Angela Hartley, Rita Walpole-Martin and husband Norm, Margaret Laﬀerty and husband Larry, Mary Reeb and husband Rick, Edward Diemer and wife Elaine, Timothy Diemer and wife Christine, Betsy Moison and husband Hermas, Christine Herniman and husband Rick, Robert Diemer and wife Brenda, Roger Diemer, and Nora Srigley. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place.

submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council met electronically on October 12, 2021 and here are the highlights: Public Council Meetings McLean-Hergott Drain: Council held a meeting to hear from landowners who will be affected by proposed construction on the McLean-Hergott Drain, which is located on the south side of County Road 46 east of Concession 10 (County Road 17). The plan is to construct a fire hydrant access over the drain. This will involve installing a culvert. Regular Meeting of Council Firefighters Recognized: Wade Bondy, Director of Fire Services and Fire Chief, recognized the contributions of five Tecumseh Firefighters: Ryan MacEachern, Sean McNamara, Tyson Brohman, Dan Redmond, and Conner Tazzman. Tecumseh Pickleball Association: Malinda Hebert and JoAnne Neilson appeared as a delegation from the Tecumseh Pickleball Association to provide support for the staff report addressing the lease agreement between the Association and the Town for the use of the new pickleball courts and the staff report addressing naming rights for the new courts. The reports were brought forward and considered as follows: Lacasse Pickleball Courts Leased: The Tecumseh Pickleball Association will lease the new courts at Lacasse Park 35 hours a week for an annual fee of $4,000 plus HST, under an agreement approved by Council. The five-year renewable agreement goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022. As part of the arrangement, the Tecumseh Pickleball Association will hold a minimum of three public open houses to promote the sport. Zekelmans Pay for Naming Rights: The soon-tobe constructed pickleball courts at Lacasse Park now also have a name: Zekelman Pickleball Complex. The Barry and Stephanie Zekelman Foundation has agreed to pay the Town $100,000 for the naming rights. The money will go toward the cost of building the courts. Additionally, the Zekelmans will also pay for signage for the complex. Stray Cat Program Renewed: The Town is renewing an agreement under which the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society will take stray cats and charge the town $25 for each animal. The humane society ensures the cats are healthy and puts some up for adoption. Those that appear to be community cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and then returned to the location where they were captured. Report Projects a Year-end Surplus: A midyear estimate shows Tecumseh could end 2021 with a $236,411 surplus, says a report by Tom Kitsos, Director of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer. Of that, $97,321 is tax supported and $139,090 is supported by water and wastewater charges. The report cautions that the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and unforeseen weather events could change the outlook. Borrowing for Sanitary Sewer Payments Approved: Council has approved borrowing an additional $616,000 to assist property owners paying off the cost of a sanitary sewer it installed in the

North Talbot Road area. Nine property owners have requested five-year debentures totalling $537,500 and one has requested a debenture of $78,500 over 10 years. The Town is issuing the debentures to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation and charging property owners an additional 0.75 per cent interest for the five-year debentures and 1.25 per cent for 10-year debentures. The interest the Town collects is used to cover legal and administrative costs. Funding to Pay for LED Signs: A portion of an Ontario Municipal Modernization Fund grant that Tecumseh received in 2019 is going to pay for two additional community LED message signs. The new signs for Lakewood Park and McAuliffe Park will cost $45,000 more than what was anticipated. To cover the price, Council cancelled a plan to use some of the provincial funding to pay for an electric vehicle charging station near Town Hall. Town administrators will work with Essex Power to seek other grants for installing electric vehicle charging stations. Apartment Buildings Boost Construction Value: The value of construction projects for which permits were issued in the first six months of 2021 is up 581 per cent over last year. The jump is due to two multi-storey apartment buildings worth a combined total of $28 million and an industrial office building with a value of $5.6 million, says a report by Brian Hillman, Director of Planning and Building Services. Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of Council, October 26, 2021, is scheduled to be held electronically. The agenda and livestream will be available on the Town’s website.

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519-776-4255 Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online. We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10:00 am. All safety protocols are in place such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and physical distancing. Or you may join us online, each Sunday morning, beginning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our Social Media page. Like our page make sure your notifications are on so you will be the first to know when we go live. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Come be part of the community, our ‘Take a Book Leave a Book’ Library is in front of Essex CRC church. Check the box often as the selection of books change up regularly.

Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, October 24th at 10:30 am for our Worship service. Rev. Lexie Chamberlain presiding. October 24th is World Polio Day. Neil McBeth will be the guest speaker. Keep up to date with on our website www.essexunitedchurch.ca, as well as join us on our new social media page. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank also has a new phone number: 519-776-4070.

Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

We invite you to join us for Family Worship Sundays at 10:30a.m., led by Major Jim Hann. Covid restrictions are in

place, and if you have any questions, please call the church oﬃce at 519-776-4628. Bible Study, focusing on the book of Luke, has resumed on Tuesdays at 1p.m. All are welcome to attend and of course, Covid restrictions apply. Our Food Bank continues to serve our community. If you have any questions, call Vicki at 519-776-4628. Please pray for those who are ill or in nursing homes. A phone chat or card could brighten their day.

Essex Baptist Church Our modest congregation is open and welcomes you to join us. Current health regulations do give us capacity in our sanctuary. Come learn how to pray with us in our current series. Past recording of messages are on our website, which is updated weekly. We are praying God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Please let us know how we can more, speciﬁcally, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com).

Cottam United Church Cottam United is open for in-person or online worship. We would love to have you visit in-person. Covid protocols are in place and masks are required. Church service is at 9:30am, on Sunday mornings, so arrive early to be signed in and please keep the social distancing requirements. The Prayer Garden is looking wonderful and we hope you will have an opportunity to visit, sit, reﬂect, and leave feeling a new sense of peace. If you have a prayer request; please contact Pastor Kim and our Prayer Warriors will add it to our prayers.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news There will be a Drive-Thru Fish Fry on Friday, October 22nd from 4:30-7:00pm at Holy Name of Jesus church for the Essex Region Goodfellows. It will be a Pickerel dinner hosted by the Essex K of C. All up-to-date news can be found on our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please call the St. Vincent de Paul for McGregor at: 226-787-7493 or for Essex at: 519-999-1667. Please help support our St. Vincent de Paul Societies by donating food or monetary gift. Stay safe and have a great week!

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Our in-person Sunday morning services have resumed. Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 am. 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. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.

Church of the Redeemer submitted by Kimberly Myer

The Parish of St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer has returned to in person services. It is great to see everyone again. We also oﬀer zoom services. If you would like to be sent a zoom link please contact the church oﬃce at 519-9697808 or email ststephens.redeemer@gmail.com. All are welcome to our services. Masks must be worn and we have seating of six feet apart. Please come and join us. We continue to uphold those who have become ill and our frontline workers in our daily prayers.

Trinity Anglican Church

It’s that time of year! Orders are now being take for frozen pies. See Brenda or call 519-839-5303 to place your order. All Soul’s Service - Tuesday, November 2 at 7pm (please note the corrected time) Holy Eucharist Service. Come and celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones. All are welcome to attend but, registration is preferred. You can register by calling Pat, at: 519-776-8005. Weekly Sunday services are lead by Rev. Hilton Gomes at 9:15am. All are welcome to attend, register by contacting Pat or calling the oﬃce. Health protocols will be in place. Join us at the church at 235 County Rd. 34W.

Bethel-Maidstone United

We are happy to announce that we are now open for inperson worship. Masks and social distancing procedures will still be in place. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Paul Rodey as our interim minister. See you Sunday at 10am. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. The Children’s Drop-In Centre is paused at this time, until further notice.

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Worship at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. A special thank you to our Sunday School teachers Kelly and Liz, who have been busy putting packages together for the children. There is no in class for Sunday School at this time due to restrictions. A video Sermon is available each week on our Pastoral Charge website. A copy of the bulletin is also available on the website. The website address is www.woodsleepc@ gosﬁeldtel.com.

social media page for updates and worship resources. You can reach us at 519-776-7711. Stay safe and see you soon.

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We provide transportation, for medical appointments, for residents of Windsor and Essex County. The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week. Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home. Join us for exercise classes, chair yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, and Bingo. Our Security Reassurance program connects a volunteer with a client to provide a little phone check-in. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519-728-1435 ext 216. Call 519-7281435 for registration, or information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www.communitysupportcentre.ca

Worship service this Sunday, October 24 at 10am with Kim Cooper bringing the message. Social distancing and masks are required. Our heartfelt thanks go to those who so beautifully decorated the church for Thanksgiving. Bible Centered Ministries is presenting an ‘after school program at Brooker, every Tuesday at 6:45pm. BCM Fundraiser is at Harrow Baptist Church on Novermber 5 when take-out supper can be purchased. Call: 519-7366163 to order by October 31st. Pray for those who are ill in our community and those in nursing homes.

4-H Comber Poultry Club Meeting Submitted by: Ember Parks

South Essex Community Council collecting Coats for Kids

Services at St Paul’s continue to take place on Sunday’s at 11am, please wear a mask and sign in upon arrival. Our next Vendors Market will take place on Saturday, November 13 from 10am - 2pm in the Church Hall. For more information, about what is happening at St Paul’s, please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and our

Hey 4-H friends, the Poultry Club and Sheep Club held a joint meeting on Friday, October 8, at leader Michelle’s farm. Members figured out a date for their poultry and sheep clubs show and sale on Saturday, November 13, in Comber, at the fairgrounds. The groups discussed how to clean and prepare out birds and sheep for the shows. Members were reminded on how to hold and control their feathered friends. Those in attendance walked around to see all the animals and finished off the meeting with some chocolate, freezes, and water. Fun Fact: If you spray WD-40 under a chickens wing it will

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We are accepting donations for the annual Coats for Kids to help keep children warm this winter. Gently used spring and winter coats, boots, snow pants, and winter accessories, such as hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves, are being accepted in all sizes, from infant to adult. We will accept donations until October 31. Those who have items to donate can call the Leamington office at 519326-8629 to arrange a drop-off time or to find out more information.

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Rebels Handed first Loss...Back to work! Malcolm Cleghorn’s first three cars

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An email arrived from former Leamington resident Malcolm Cleghorn: “Hi Bill. My first recollection of riding in a car was with Dad at Sauble Beach in a dark green 1946/47 Dodge 4-door sedan. I sat on Dad’s lap steering the car as we drove along the beach. I drove Dad’s 1954 Ford Mainline 4-door sedan for my driver’s license. I drove around the block and parallel parked with the instructor. That was it! My older brother Don had a low-slung 1955 Studebaker. “My first car was a blue 1960 Volkswagen bug. It had 1000 miles on it. I bought it in London at Stedelbaur’s Chev Olds. Paid $1600 for it. It was an amazing “bug” because it would actually accelerate up hill – unheard of for a bug in those days. One drawback: it had no heater, cold as heck in winter. I was living in Don Mills when a 1949 Ford hit me broadside. I had the rightof-way but lost a good car. “I bought a new 1962 bug and it was a real pig. One year later, I bought a 1963 Corvair with stick shift from North York Chev-Olds in Toronto. Most fun I’ve ever had with a car! For $15 extra, I had heavy duty suspension installed at the factory. That car went around corners like it was on rails. Ralph Nader should have bought one like it! “I wanted dark green with black leather interior. They said that wasn’t one of their combinations but because I was ordering in April, they would try. I got my colour combination and a lot of guys in Toronto couldn’t figure out how I managed that. I had the contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress only one! “I also put mag wheels on it. It looked fast but it really wasn’t. But I had a lot of fun with it.”

submitted to EFP After losing the first game of the season to the Spartan Sling MFG Rebels, the Apex Youth Seahawks rebounded and beat the Essex Rebels 24 to 22, on Sunday, at Mic Mac Park. It was a fantastic, fastpaced game, with plenty of big plays. The game kicked off a few minutes early, and the Seahawks’ players showed they were ready by scoring a touchdown on their first drive. Behind solid line work from Danny Braughan, Brock Bildfell, Blaise Krause, Hunter Roehrich, and Aleksander Supic, Jimmy Hayes replied for Essex with an eleven-yard touchdown run, and Essex took the lead with a successful 2 pt. convert. However, Apex Youth scored again, and took a 12 to 8 lead into halftime. During the third quarter, Essex drove down the field with power running. Jr. Kotyk completed the drive for Essex, using his speed

The Essex Rebels in white kick-oﬀ after a score.

to score from seven yards out. Unfortunately, the lead did not last as the Seahawks scored again, to go up by four. The Seahawks took advantage of an Essex fumble, on the following drive, to go up 10 points. Fighting back, Essex was not done, and scored on a beautiful half back pass from Jr. to Ryan Smith, and scored two more points on the convert, but time ended, and Essex came up just short. Defensively, Tobey

Trepanier disrupted the flow of many plays, and Carson Mergl tackled anyone near him. Offensively, Cash McCarthy and Isaiah Hathaway had turns carrying the ball, and Braylon Travis recorded a stunning fourth down, falling on his back, completion from Jasper Mills. The Essex Rebels play next week, at 2:00 pm, against the Raw Training Gators.

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73’s suffer back-to-back losses by Garrett Fodor After a strong start to the season, with three wins, the Essex 73’s hockey team was looking to add to that winning streak with a pair of big games scheduled for last week. Unfortunately, for the home team, the 73’s instead suffered two losses. On Tuesday, Essex had its toughest challenge yet, hosting its rival, the Lakeshore Canadiens. Entering the contest, the 73’s also had work to do as they had to find a new goalie. Netminder, Brett Tome, returned to Michigan to pursue other opportunities. With Tome gone, rookie goaltender, Adrian McBride, got his third-straight start coming off a pair of shutouts. The Canadiens players were quick to end McBride’s shutout streak, just 1:12 into the first period. Opening the scoring, the momentum quickly spun into Lakeshore’s favour early on in the game. The Canadiens beat McBride two more times in the opening period, scoring three goals on nine shots to enter the intermission with a 3-0 lead. In the middle frame, the rival teams showed each other how they felt – ramping up the physicality. The increase in physicality and pace did not stop the Canadiens, as they scored three more goals, in the first 12-minutes of the second period, to double their lead. But, the young 73’s team did not back down. They started spending more time in the offensive zone and got rewarded. The local team potted a pair of goals from Josh Root and Conor Dembinski to cut the Canadiens’ lead to four heading into the final period. Opening the third period, former Canadiens’

defenseman, Andrew Thoms, capitalized on an out of position Romano Liburdi, to make the score 6-3, with 13-minutes to play. As the 73’s players pushed, they began to get more offensive chances. Liam Hall notched his second goal of the year, just 6-minutes later, which brought life into the building. Despite a final push, Essex was unable to complete the comeback, falling 6-4. Closing out the week, the 73’s traveled to Mooretown to play the Flags on Saturday. Mooretown features over half its roster of returning players from the 2019-20 season, which was stopped prior to their Stobbs final appearance. In the opening frame, the 73’s were quick to generate chances early, with Flags’ goalie, Nathan King, flashing leather on saves early on. Despite putting up 19 shots in the period, it was Mooretown who had the 1-0 lead. Like the period prior, in the second stanza, the 73’s continued to register chances early, testing King once again. But like the 20-minutes before, it was Mooretown who found the back of the net early. Flags’ forward Brodie Conlon potted a natural hat-trick in the frame to give the Flags a 4-0 lead.

Essex 73’s defenseman Andrew Thoms protects the puck from a Lakeshore Canadiens defenseman during the second period of Tuesday’s 6-4 loss.

Closing out the period, 73’s forward Josh Root got the team on the scoreboard with a goal, giving him six goals in six games. After 40-minutes of play, the score was 4-1 for the Flags, with Essex outshooting Mooretown 32-24. In the final frame, the Flags added a lone goal and finished the game 5-1, with Essex suffering its second straight loss. Final shots in the game were 45-29 in Essex’s favour. In the chippy affair, the two teams combined for 98 penalty minutes.

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U10 Southpoint Capitals off to a great start submitted to EFP Congratulations goes out to this season’s U10 Southpoint-Essex hockey team. The Capitals’ players have shown great drive and determination in the first four games of the season. Fans can feel the excitement and energy of this fresh young team. In the home opener, Riverside jumped out to an early lead of 3-1 in the first period, with Conner Blain scoring the first goal of the season for the Capitals. The team battled back to win the game, with a final score of 6-5. Zander Cook, Asher Grossi, Christian Rutgers, and Carter Demant all added goals to the victory. In the second game of the season, Southpoint dominated with a 10-1 win over Windsor. It was a total team effort with powerful defense, led by Brody Church, and contributions throughout the line-up. Game three was at home, against LaSalle where the Capitals charged

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Southpoint-Essex Ravens U12 bring home championship

forward to a 6-2 victory. Highlights included a hat trick, with a short-handed goal, by Christian Rutgers, and a goal plus two assists by Asher Grossi. Game four was played in Tecumseh. It was a hard-fought battle with Southpoint eventually pulling ahead to lock in the 6-4 win. Christian Rutgers added his second shorthanded goal of the season. Goaltender, Keegan Pope, played well, making some timely saves, which helped to keep the Capitals on a winning path. Stay tuned - this will be an exciting team to watch this season! This year’s U10 Southpoint-Essex Team include: Asher Grossi, Ashton Drozdz, Ben Macquarrie, Brady George, Brody Church, Carter Demant, Christian Rutgers, Conner Blain, Drake Pernal, Edward Zieba, Jackson Root, Jordyn Lefaive, Keegan Pope, Lyle Flemming, Owen Tavares, Russell Colenutt, and Zander Cook.

submitted to EFP The SouthpointEssex Ravens U12 team hit the highway to participate in the Bradford Blue and Gold Classic hockey tournament this past weekend. The Ravens squad came to play as they easily swept through the, four game, round

robin portion of the tournament, out-scoring their opponents 34-0. The Ravens faced Whitby Wildcats in the semi finals, and although Essex ran into a hot goaltender, they emerged with a 5-1 win and advanced to the final. The host team, the Bradford Bulldogs, were the only team

left to try and stop the Ravens from securing the championship. As it turns out, after a scoreless first period, the Bulldogs were no match for the high flying Ravens. 4-0 was the final score as Southpoint-Essex returned home victorious, Championship banner in hand.

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