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Party at the Park rocks Essex Centre for JDRF

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Local band, “Leave Those Kids Alone” performs during Ken Knapp Ford’s “Party at the Park” event on Saturday.

by Garrett Fodor From being able to enjoy the sight of glistening chrome on classic and modern cars, to taking in the covers of classic rock Nearly 150 cars lined Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park as part of Ken Knapp Ford’s “Party at the hits played live, and shopping for home decor, there was something for everyone at Park” on Saturday, which was a fundraiser for JDRF. Ken Knapp Ford’s “Party at the Park” event last Saturday. Partnering with the Town of Essex, Ken Knapp Ford hosted the “Party at the Park” event, which offered a car show featuring 150 vehicles, 20 local vendor tables, and live entertainment from three bands, as a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at the Essex Heritage Gardens. “It feels awesome. There’s obviously some pent-up demand to get out of the house and do something safely, but still see people, listen to music, celebrate our hobbies – like cars and crafts, while raising money for a good cause,” James Knapp, General Manager for Ken Knapp Ford, described. “The turnout and support have been great and we love seeing people enjoying themselves once Crowds gathered underneath the Essex Memorial Spitfire to hear the performance put on by again, and with such a great historic backdrop “Leave Those Kids Alone.”

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at the Essex Heritage Gardens.” The festivities also served as a stop on Bryan Hollister’s journey as he ran 100 kilometres to commemorate 100 years of insulin. Knapp said he is thrilled to continue to work and raise awareness and funds for JDRF. He noted that locally, they have a long relationship with the organization. In addition, JDRF has worked with Ford for a number of years, dating back to Edsel Ford. Knapp hopes to continue to work with the Town of Essex to organize other festivities down the road. While

he is unsure if “Party at the Park” will become an annual festivity, he noted he was happy to support JDRF and have people gather in what he describes as “beautiful downtown Essex.” On Saturday, during the festivities, Knapp presented a cheque to JDRF for $7,000. “I want to thank all the people that came in with their beautiful cars, they drew a ton of people to help raise money, I want to thank the bands and there’s a ton of organizers and volunteers who helped make it possible,” Knapp said.

submitted to EFP Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that students in Essex County are back to school. For drivers, that means maintaining a heightened level of awareness for students getting on or getting off a school bus or when travelling near or through a school zone. A distraction of a split-second can be enough to cause a devastating collision. Drivers may encounter school buses and increased traffic on their morning or afternoon commutes so they should take that into consideration. Drivers are also reminded to slow down when you see a school bus and give it plenty of space, as it could come to a stop at any time. Remember, failing to stop for a stopped school bus that has its flashing red lights engaged is a serious offence. For a first-time offence, you can be fined from $400 to $2,000 and have six demerit points added to your license. In Ontario, school bus drivers and other witnesses can report vehicles that have illegally passed a school bus. If you are the vehicle’s registered owner, these same fines may be applied to you. Parents are also encouraged to talk with your children about being safe when

going and coming from school. Here are a few reminders for students: • Cyclists under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet by provincial law. Cyclists should also wear bright, reflective clothing to enhance their safety. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the road as all other vehicles. • Pedestrians and those on scooters should stay on sidewalks and where there are none, they should be walking on the left side of the road facing traffic as far off onto the shoulder as possible. Both pedestrians and cyclists should make use of the crossing guards who have returned to their posts to help our children get safely across the road. Essex County OPP will have enhanced high visibility patrols around school zones throughout the coming weeks to ensure drivers and students are following the rules of the road and exercising the appropriate level of caution and care. Our children’s safety is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone using the roads needs to exercise vigilance, patience, and understanding as our students head back to school. We ask you to please do your part to keep our children safe.

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• RFT for Victor and Viscount Infrastructure awarded • Code Black update • Council requested to submit nominations for Ontario Heritage Awards • Council to recognize September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation • By-Law to prohibit and regulate noise in the Town of Essex passed & MORE by Sylene Argent Mayor recognized Sweet as new CAO Mayor Larry Snively recognized Doug Sweet at his first Council meeting as CAO for the Town of Essex. He was appointed to the position when former CAO Chris Nepszy took a position at the City of Windsor. Sweet was previously the Director of Community Services/Deputy CAO. Snively said he is sure Sweet will fill the position well as he is very knowledgeable. Council approves upgrade of financial software Council approved and directed Administration to enter into an agreement with CentralSquare Technologies to upgrade the existing financial software from WorkTech 6.0 to WorkTech Pearl. The cost was $20,708.16, which will be funded from the Unspent Information Technology amount in Contingency Reserves. In the Report to Council, it notes WorkTech is a management system that captures employees’ activities, such as time, attendance, scheduling, and absence management for payroll. It also functions as a job cost-tracking tool for internal costcontrol and payment submission to relevant parties. It added the Town of Essex has used this software for

more than 17-years. The existing Version, WorkTech 6.0, is being phased out.

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Additional funds approved to replace cedar shingles on Train Station shed Council approved the additional budgeted expenditure of $1,547.84 to replace cedar shingles on the Train Station shed. The funds will come from the Asset Management Reserve. In the Report to Council, it notes during the 2021 budget deliberations, Continued on Page 5

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Congratulations goes out to the young ladies on both of the U15 Essex baseball teams, who competed in a tournament over the weekend and came out in the top two positions. I love hearing about these success stories, not just because it shows off the amazing athletes we have locally, but because it teaches these kids to work hard, hone in on leadership skills, and the importance of playing as part of a team. When I was really little, I loved playing baseball, although I was never good at it. I remember sitting, in my little uniform, chanting those familiar mantras that playfully taunted the other team from the dugout as my teammates batted. I remember feeling pretty defeated when I got into the Rookie division and had to try and bat against the pitching machine. I was not very good at it, and I really don’t remember anyone else shining at that point as well. It was tough. And, I don’t think I lasted much longer in baseball as a result. Instead, I remember soon after getting into hockey. I loved playing sports. But I was

never a great athlete, though I really wanted to be. I played hockey, one of the first girls in my grade school to do so, and absolutely loved my time on the ice. They are memories I will never forget and will always cherish. There was a real sense of family on the teams I played for and it was a great way to develop friendships outside of school with other girls with similar interests. I was kind of an odd-ball at my elementary school for playing, so it was good for me to connect with others who shared similar interests. When I was in grade seven, my school Principal, Mr. Laforet, created a junior basketball team, and I have no doubt he did that, and took time out of his schedule to coach it, in part because he knew I had heart, but would never make the school’s regular team. At the time, I was so grateful there was a team I could play on and compete in tournaments, while donning my school uniform. I remember doing fairly well on the team and winning games and doing at least well in a tournament. It wasn’t until later on in life did

I realize he probably coached that team just to give me and others just like me a chance to play. He was one of those great persons that I, and I am sure many, think about and can only think of good memories. He was a great mentor and support network. Most often, coaches and volunteers with teams, club, and extracurricular activities are the ones who really influence us, because they are there to help and guide young persons because they want to be a positive influence on the next generation, just as someone had done for them when they were young. Some people may never know just how much impact they have on the kids they teach. In many cases, the value of a good coach or group leader is priceless. Their time and commitment in teaching youths to be confident, selfless, and hard working are traits they will carry with them into adulthood, and offers them a place to belong. That support is something they will never forget.

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need us more than ever. Over the past year, we have seen a rapid increase in those utilizing our food bank, many of whom are first-time users,” says June Muir, CEO of UHC. Many Ontarians face new challenges in re-entering the workforce, attempt to manage rent arrears or payment plans or struggle to make already tight budgets stretch even further. A survey conducted by Feed Ontario in September 2020 showed 1 in 2 food bank clients across Ontario were worried about facing eviction or defaulting on their mortgage in the next 2-6 months. Meaning there is little to none left over to purchase healthy, nutritional food for themselves and their families. “It may not always seem apparent that those who are utilizing these services are in need, but the reality is ,many are struggling to make ends meet with the increased cost of living, and for the first time are faced with difficult choices they’ve never had to make before,” says Muir. If the housing crisis is not addressed, food banks expect a huge increase in demand for their services, as well as an increased risk of evictions and homelessness. Join us in the fight to raise awareness throughout our communities, province, and country, and help take action to alleviavate hunger. Visit www.uhc.ca to learn more and help do your part.

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Town of Essex Council meeting notes... Council approved $7000 in the Capital Budget to replace the roof on the shed to match the roof of the Essex Train Station. The lowest price of the three bids submitted to the RFT for the project was from Kingsville Roofing for $8,547.84. RFT for Victor and Viscount Infrastructure awarded Council awarded the Request for Tender for the Victor Avenue and Viscount Parkway Infrastructure Improvements to J & J Lepera Infrastructures Inc. in the amount of $1,495,973.76. The Report to Council noted of the four tenders submitted for the project, J & J Lepera Infrastructure Inc. submitted the lowest bid. Council also approved additional funding: • $130,167.09 above the approved 2021 Capital Budget of $445,000 for the Victor Street reconstruction (from Victoria to Laird) project, with the funds coming from the Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly the Gas tax) grant monies that are in reserve. • $20,793.99 above the approved 2021 Capital Budget of $200,000 for the Viscount Road Rehabilitation project, with the funds coming from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant monies. • $64,765.03 above the approved 2021 Capital Budget of $275,000 for the Victor Street reconstruction storm project (from Victoria to Lard), with 67 percent of the funds coming from the Storm Sewer/Urban Levy Reserve and 33 percent from the Asset Management

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Reserve. • $111,742.05 above the approved 2021 Capital Budget of $165,000 for the Victor Street Watermain project, with the funds coming from the Water Reserve. • $5,091.68 above the approved 2021 Capital Budget of $160,000 for the Viscount Watermain Replacement project, with the funds coming from the Water Reserve. Councillor Steve Bjorkman was happy there were reserves to pull from. He said it has been Council’s job for the past couple of terms to build reserves, and thanked administration for ensuring the funds had been set aside for when they were needed to support projects like this one. Code Black update Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche spoke of Code Blacks, when there is no ambulance service available in a particular area as they are all being used. A lot has to do with service-levels at hospitals, he said. In addition, he said many of these instances are due to COVID. He said as a lot of doctor appointments have been cancelled over the last year-and-a-half, and many seniors have missed appointments and are in a more tender position health-wise. Meloche said there are many more calls on ambulances because of this. And when residents get to hospitals, they are lined up because there are issues with nursing staffing at all three regional hospitals. “This is not an easy thing to combat, but Bruce Krauter, our Chief EMS Operator, is working with the hospitals, he is working with the province to try and combat this. He is working with the Health Unit and other caregivers in the area, so that we can try and get this under control.” Meloche added this “is a [phenomenon] that’s happening across the province, not just in Essex County.” EWEMS, he added, is doing what it can to stretch its resources, so there are a minimal amount of Code Blacks. “Let’s stay positive. They are not happening that often. When they happen, people do panic…they are very short-lived, usually.” He urged everyone to get vaccinated. “That’s the biggest threat to the way we live right now.” Councillor Sherry Bondy said it would be nice to see the data on when Code Red and Code Black situations. “The public really isn’t panicking, it’s the EMS workers that are panicking. I have a problem with that. I understand this situation is not alone to Essex County,

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but we better fix it here in Essex County,” Bondy said, adding not to blame the situation on COVID. She said staff resources will fix it. Mayor Larry Snively said senior-levels of government look at the situation to repair it at the hospital-level. Adding ambulances will not work. He did not want to panic the public on the matter.

Council requested to submit nominations for Ontario Heritage Awards Council received correspondence, asking Council to nominate individuals and projects for this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards. The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognize individual, group, and project-based achievements in four categories for Youth Achievement, Community Leadership, Lifetime Achievement,

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Town of Essex Council meeting notes... and Excellence in Conservation. Deadline for submissions is at end of the month. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche suggested Council reach out to HEIRS and ECHRS to see if their reps would have any suggestions. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, recommended circulating the information to members of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee members can come back with a recommendation or list of potentials at the next Council meeting, which will be Tuesday, September 21.

September 20 Council meeting moved to September 21 Council voted to move the September 20 Essex Council meeting to September 21. This was to host the meeting on a separate day from the Federal Election, which will take place on Monday, September 20. Council supports Lions Club request for upcoming White Cane Day Council supported the Essex & District Lions Club request for permission to host its White Cane Day on Saturday, September 25. Members will be at various stores to collect

donations to support local individuals who are visually impaired, as well as new or used glasses and hearing aids. Council to recognize September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Council received and supported correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to recognize September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The correspondence noted the Federal Government announced September 30, 2021 will be the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and a Statutory Holiday. Everyone is urged to wear orange that day in support. NoM: Need for sidewalks in Geston for children safety At the August 23 meeting, Councillor Kim Verbeek put forward a Notice of Motion to

ask Council to have a discussion regarding the installation of sidewalks in Gesto as there is a safety concern for school-aged children. It was discussed at the September 7 meeting. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said this is a budget item, and such requests are discussed before the start of the calendar year. He would have liked to see this project in last year or the year before, but noted this would have to go to the budget for 2022. He asked that the Town’s representative on the CWATS committee look to see if there is an opportunity to collaborate, if the Town provides some of the funding for the County to pick up road-side walkways for the area. He would like to see that investigated before it is brought to budget. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development Services, said the Town reps on the CWATS committee are looking at potential projects. Verbeek said the community has been asking for the sidewalk from Gesto Sideroad to the school for the school children, who walk to and from school. She said the stretch goes from 80km/h to 50km/h in the school zone. She said some cars

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don’t slow down. She said this is more of a need than a want and would hate to see this not go through. She will bring the conversation forward at budget time and will try to bring in CWATS to the discussion as well to look for possible partnerships. Council moved to bring the issue to the 2020 budget. NOM: Council supports health units should be under Ombudsman of Ontario’s mandate At the August 23 meeting, Councillor Steve Bjorkman made a Notice of Motion, for discussion last Tuesday evening, that Council request the Government of Ontario add public health units to the Ombudsman of Ontario’s mandate. Bjorkman said that in the Ombudsman’s report, published around a month ago, it was noted health units do not fall under this mandate and operate with no oversight. He said this means there is no complaint mechanism. “As we saw through COVID, all the things we dealt with – the data we were looking for, the instructions that... some people accepted and some people didn’t accept, some felt they were targeted, there was no way for them to go above the Health Unit.

You can only go to the Health Unit. There is no oversight,” Bjorkman said of Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s recommendation to the government, which was to place Health Units under his watchdog arm. AMO is also putting that forward, he added. Bjorkman wanted to send a letter to the Premier, the Minister of Health, the Ombudsman, and AMO noting Council’s recommendation. Council passed the motion.

By-Law to prohibit and regulate noise in the Town of Essex passed Council gave third reading and passed ByLaw 2038, to prohibit and regulate noise in the Town of Essex. The By-Law was provisionally adopted at the August 23 meeting. The Town’s Noise ByLaw was adopted 16-years ago. Earlier this year, Council directed administration to look at the use of bird bangers, propane-fired cannons that emit sounds to scare away birds, in agricultural zones. Administration conducted a review of the Noise By-Law and identified some areas of concern.

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Candidates square off in Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate by Sylene Argent On Friday evening, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a debate with the Essex Riding candidates in the current Federal Election. Rakesh Naidu, President and CEO of the organization, said over the past 18-months, the country has gone through a very testing time. Businesses and the community have been severely challenged. “What we do in the coming months to pull ourselves out from the situation will have an influence on not just us, but the next generation as well,” Naidu said when kicking off the debate. “We need strong and effective leadership.” The questions asked during the event were based on input from the Chamber’s membership. The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce only invited the candidates representing the four parties with the highest number of seats in the House of Commons – Liberal, Conservative, NDP, and the Green Party to participate – which included Audrey Festeryga (Liberal), incumbent Chris Lewis (Conservative), Nancy Pancheshan (Green), and Tracey Ramsey (NDP). It was noted at the beginning of the debate for the Essex Riding candidates that Lewis, cancelled his participation in the debate at the last minute. Lewis took to social media to explain he would not be participating in any more debates as the majority of individuals, “have a computer and access to the internet and each party’s platform.” Pancheshan explained she is running to change the narrative for natural areas and help educate

the community in how the government bails out companies, such as Chrysler and General Motors in the past. Oil corporations are bailed out in the billions every year. “Your Green vote is a vote to support local business, family farms, and bring a $26 trillion green economy to Essex, with an average salary of $92,000 a year,” Pancheshan said. Festeryga explained she is an advocate for accessible, universal healthcare. She said she learned the downside of a minority government is that it is slow to act and implement legislation as compromise takes time. “This election is about determining the direction Canadians and the people of Essex want their government to take and what is important to them. Moreover, it is about the future we leave our children and our grandchildren, but it is also about supporting small businesses and growing our economy,” Festeryga said. Ramsey, a former MP for the Riding of Essex who served one-term, said when she was a Member of

Parliament, she always stood and fought for everyone in Essex. “You know me. I am a hard worker, a fighter, and I have never stopped working for our community,” she said, noting she shows up, unlike Lewis, who did not show up for the debate. She also shared her opposition to Lewis’s voting record. “I am running again because I believe in change, I believe in equality, and that political decisions that affect our everyday lives are too important and Essex needs someone who will put you first.” During the event, the candidates were asked a variety of questions. When candidates were asked how they would fight to keep taxes and rising debt down, Ramsey said over the pandemic it has been noticed what can be done with the economy and how people can be supported. “Debt is a scare tactic that’s being used by the Conservatives, and the reality is, the Federal Government has shown the power we have to mobilize resources, to protect jobs and incomes. And, there’s

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Candidates square off in Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate... room to do more, not less. This idea that our debt to GDP ratio and the amount of debt we are going to leave our kids is going to be something that they are going to have to personally account for, is not the case. This is not how government debt works. Our debt to GDP ratio is the lowest of all the G7 countries and we have a need for public spending; interest rates

are low, we need to infuse the economy right now so people are stable and can get back to work,” Ramsey said. When the candidates were asked about how farmers have been affected by COVID and what can be done to help them, Festeryga – who grew up and still works on a family farm – said attracting people to come and help with working is

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one of the aspects that is a challenge. In addition, the rural workforce and farmers need broadband internet. It is difficult in some areas to access the internet to carry on business. Liberals, she added, stepped up to help Canadian businesses, including farmers, to get back on the track of recovery through income supports and business loans. When candidates were asked about how the pandemic has highlighted the digital divide and what needs to be done to bridge the gap, Pancheshan said she is a teacher at Académie Ste-Cécile International School. With her students, they were learning about farms of the future and learned of a farm that was completely mechanicallyrun and required a load of broadband capabilities to operate. She said the Green Party wants to expand broadband to support farmers, provide access for more telemedicine, and to support people working from home. Though Liberals have been in power for sixyears and would increase

broadband, Pancheshan said there really hasn’t been any improvement in Essex County. “To trust that broadband width will increase with the Liberals is debatable,” she Pancheshan said. Candidates also shared their opinions in regards to COVID-19 vaccines and mandates, climate change, and how they have helped make a difference in the community. The complete debate can be viewed on the WindsorEssex Regional Chamber of Commerce YouTube channel. Though PPC candidate Beth CharronRowberry was not invited to participate in the debate, she told the Essex Free Press she would have loved to have the opportunity to voice her opinions on the platform. In regards to Ramsey’s comments on the national

debt, Charron-Rowberry said that is completely irresponsible and negligent. “We have never had this much debt. They are talking about spending more…we are over $33,000 per Canadian in debt right now…we are all personally responsible for that,” she said. “The reality of our financial situation is not a scare tactic; it is the reality. I think the majority of Canadians know we are not in a good place and they want to pay that debt off, not say ‘it is not that bad.’” She would have also spent time talking about creating jobs as the area has a high unemployment rate. Taxing the ultra rich, Charron-Rowberry noted, will only make them want to leave instead of investing in Canada and creating more jobs. Independent

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candidate Andrew George told the Essex Free Press Independents are the only candidates who can speak truth, from the heart. He said a key concept of democracy is the responsibility of electing the best nominee to represent a given geographic region. “It is my contention that Party Politics have hijacked democracy, not just Canada, but around the world. We aren’t voting for the best candidate; we aren’t even voting for the best leader; we’re stuck casting a ballot based on colour, on brand. Voting nowadays isn’t based on the voice or conviction of a candidate, but on the fictitious proposed policy of a nameless, faceless, party. And will those policies ever even be implemented?”

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Safe Families empowers and mentors the youth thanks to OTF grant submitted to EFP With a generous $74,600 SEED grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), Safe Families Canada also known as Safe Families launched a new Safe Families PLUS program for the branch in WindsorEssex last fall. The program which launched on October 1st, 2020, aimed to research, and develop a mentorship and support program for youths who have aged out of foster care. “I am very pleased to see the Ontario Trillium Foundation investing in organizations like Safe Families Canada. Now more than ever families need support. Safe Families Canada has been offering their help in Windsor Essex since 2019. Hopefully this award will help them continue to be there when they are needed in our community.” stated Taras Natyshak, MPP for Essex “The project paired youth who have recently ‘aged out’ of foster care with adult mentors who acted as longterm, consistent role models, similar to an extended family member,” said Joanne Fear, regional director of Safe Families Windsor-Essex. “The mentor is a volunteer, support person who helps guide the youth along on their journey, working towards achieving their independence goals. Mentors come alongside the youth to provide

lasting support and shared experiences; help with exploring talents, and career interests; teach life skills (i.e., grocery shopping, budgeting, etc.); connect with resources in the community and develop strong emotional and social skills.” Safe Families offers hope and a safe place for children as well as support and mentoring for parents and the Safe Families PLUS program is lifechanging in strengthening the positive development of children and youth. Safe Families Windsor-Essex benefitted from the support of the Children’s Aid Society in achieving this project and is thankful to Janine Jones, the Continued Care and Support for Youth Supervisor, and her incredible team for their commitment. “The introduction of Safe Families PLUS has helped to provide an essential support for youth leaving the foster care system. The milestone out of care to independence in a young person’s life can present as challenging, overwhelming, and isolating. The guidance and mentorship from Safe Families PLUS volunteers has helped to provide a crucial support for youth to achieve their goals to succeed in adulthood. A sincere thank you to Safe Families PLUS for providing this fundamental support to youth in

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the greatest improvement in the domain areas of: • Goals-dreams • Social networkssupport • Home environmentphysical needs Families helping families. Safe Families Play Day is coming up September 25th, 2021. Gather your friends and family and walk, ride, bike, roller blade, game as we raise funds. The possibilities are endless to help Safe Families Canada continue to reach out to local families in crisis. For more information, visit the website: https:// safefamiliescanada.com/ play-day-2021/ OR put together a team for our Amherstburg Amazing Race. Email windsor@ safefamilies.ca for

information. Safe Families looks to intervene and step in before the worst happen to children. It is a community-based safety net alternative to the government child welfare system, striving to strengthen families and keep children out of the foster care system when possible. Safe Families Canada launched in 2011 in Toronto. The Windsor-Essex site launched March of 2019. Safe Families WindsorEssex’s mandate is to positively impact and strengthen families in crisis. The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations.

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submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to four traffic fatalities over the Labour Day long weekend. Two people lost their lives in road collisions, while two others were killed in separate off-road vehicle incidents. These latest incidents bring the number of fatalities to 180 on OPPpatrolled roads and 15 deaths on OPP-patrolled trails. Officers laid a total of 7,331 traffic charges over

the weekend. Speeding accounted for 4,877 of the offences, with an additional 151 stunt/ racing charges laid. Among the offences: seatbelt non-compliance (259 charges), alcohol/ drug-impaired driving (100 charges) and distracted driving (75 charges). Officers also laid 85 marine-related and 47 off-road vehiclerelated charges. In West Region, officers made 1682 traffic stops, laying 1411 total charges, including 953

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by Sylene Argent Recently, preliminary construction began to start building the three tennis courts in Essex Centre, on the grounds of the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Jake Morassut, Manager of Parks and Facilities for the Town of Essex, said contractors are scheduled to work on the asphalt this week, and then it will take 30-days for the asphalt to cure before the acrylic coatings can be added. The fencing and lighting should be installed during the curing stage, which will allow facility users to play at night, he noted. In addition to tennis, local enthusiasts will also be able to use the courts to play pickleball. Those who are excited to use the facilities will have to wait a little while yet, before getting to pull out their racquets. Morassut noted it is going to be a couple of months before the courts are ready for use. At the June 7 regular meeting, Essex Council

approved the additional funding of $3,206.40 above the approved Budget. In the 2020 Budget, $240,000 was approved for the installation of the three new tennis courts in Essex Centre. The total proposal price came in higher than the approved budget. Council also awarded the Request for Proposal for the Essex Tennis Courts to GreenLight General Contracting Inc. In addition, Council approved two recommendations in regards to the tennis courts, including spending $8,649.60 for wind

screens and $40,704 for court lighting. The additional funds will come from the interest earned from the Parks Contingency Reserve account. Now CAO, Doug Sweet, noted at that meeting the space selected on the grounds of the Essex Centre Sports Complex, which is adjacent to the utility shed, was due to there not being another large enough option in Essex Centre. There is room to add additional courts in the future, if needed.

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Lewis welcomes former Conservative Deputy House Leader to his campaign trail

by Sylene Argent photos submitted Last Thursday, Conservative incumbent, Chris Lewis, welcomed former Deputy House Leader for the Official Opposition, Karen Vecchio – a candidate for the same party in the Elgin-Middlesex-London Riding, to the Essex Riding while on the campaign trail during the 2021 Federal Election. During her visit, the duo visited with greenhouse operators to get an understanding of what the Federal Government could do, not only locally in regards to production, but also in relation to the Canada/US border and how they can remain accessible to get product back and forth, in addition to supporting the manufacturing sector. “It is something I have been working on for quite a long time, ensuring people can get access back and forth across the border,”

Lewis said. They also spoke about vaccines and talked about what is really dividing Canadians. “She has really great perspectives on that,” Lewis said of Vecchio. “The one thing [Liberal Leader] Justin Trudeau has done a really great job of is dividing Canadians, and the Conservative message going forward is we are going to do things not to divide Canadians. But before we can do that, we have to bring solutions forward.” During the visit to the Essex Riding, Lewis said Vecchio spoke about the Conservative Party’s Economic Recovery Plan. Later in the evening, Lewis and Vecchio attended a meet and greet in Belle River to host a little rally with supporters. “She brought a message of hope. She brought a message of ‘it is time for change.’ We hear it at the doors. People are

frustrated. They know that we need change; that Justin Trudeau is kind of yesterday’s news. With her leadership – Conservative leadership – and with myself as a Member of Parliament, things could look different and families can get back to some kind of normalcy.” It was an honour to have Vecchio visit the Region, Lewis commented. “It was important to have Essex listened to.” “As we continue to knock on doors and

continue to talk to people, we hear it resoundingly – time and time again – that people are ready for change,” Lewis said, taking a moment to thank

all of those who have provided support so far. “Rest assured, it [was] a real honour to be the Member of Parliament for Essex, and if it is their

wish, I will do it with every last morsel in my body and blood to ensure Essex is taken care of,” Lewis commented.

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CLEC reflects on 60-years of service during virtual celebration by Sylene Argent photo screenshot of virtual event Staff members, clients, and supporters of Community Living Essex County (CLEC) have taken time, recently, to celebrate and reflect on the incredible feat of reaching the 60-year anniversary milestone. CLEC buried a time capsule last month. The celebration continued last Thursday evening, with a virtual event to reflect on the past 60-years and acknowledge how much the organization has grown in that time. During the virtual event, participants enjoyed a slideshow featuring photos from throughout the organization’s existence and reflection videos that share messages of hope and inspiration. During the event, former Executive Director, Nancy Wallace-Gero, expressed her passion and appreciation for the organization and all the individuals who have made an impact

on its progress over the years. During her time with CLEC, Wallace-Gero said she holds most dearly the development of Ensemble, a parentdirected resource for families caring for someone with a disability that provides support from birth through adulthood, and New Day-Leaders of Today, which is a group of self-advocates. Current CAO, Karen Bolger, provided a historic overview of the organization that is now serving 700 individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families, across Essex County. “Community Living Essex County has had a remarkable journey so far,” Bolger said, noting it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements made over the years. She noted CLEC started with a small group of families, who were interested in starting a school for their loved-ones. “Their determination and pursuit of inclusion for their children sparked a

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remarkable journey,” Bolger said. “This spirit of advocacy carries on in the work we do today. The organization was incorporated on September 11, 1961, with the first children’s residence opening in 1982. In 1971, a 5400 square-foot building, known as the Adult Rehabilitation Centre, was established. It was later expanded and operated until 1993.

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Essex Baptist hosts community Sunday barbeque to connect with community by Sylene Argent On Sunday, a community outdoor barbeque was hosted at Essex Baptist Church hosted, which offered its congregation members a chance to connect with each other and those from within the community, following COVID-19 guidelines. Pastor Marcus Verbrugge explained the local church hosted a barbeque on Canada Day to try and bless Essex, and, following its success, wanted to hosted a similar event last weekend. “It’s like, how do you bless a community during a pandemic,” he said. At first, members of the Church thought about hosting another barbeque on Labour Day, but decided on the following Sunday as a way to celebrate the kick-off a new church calendar-year and ministry season. The Sunday barbeque,

Verbrugge said, allowed participants a chance to enjoy themselves and comradery with familiar faces. In addition, a few visitors from within the community took advantage of the opportunity to join in. Before the barbeque, Verbrugge started a new sermon series on discipleship, which he said is a life-long journey of getting ready to meet

God. “We are all going to meet him, we want to meet him on good terms,” he said. Verbrugge is fairly new on the scene at Essex Baptist Church. He became the new Pastor nearly six-months ago. So far, he has enjoyed being a part of the Church family and has enjoyed meeting the parishioners.

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Administration directed to start preparing 2022 Budget with a 1.5 to 2.5 percent tax increase - this range will allow Council to see what projects/services could be included in that range and later make a decision on the final figure by Sylene Argent On Tuesday evening, members of Essex Council met virtually to participate in a pre-consultation meeting for the 2022 Budget. CAO Doug Sweet explained the meeting was a way for Council to give direction as to whether or not there would be a tax increase, which will assist administration in preparing the 2022 Capital and Operating Budgets for future deliberation. The proposed budget range will be discussed during initial budget walkthrough meetings scheduled for late November. The meeting also provided Council with an overview of fixed expenses anticipated for next year. For 2022, administration assumes

Council wants to provide, at a minimum, the samelevel of service as 2021, Sweet said. To provide the same-level of service as 2021 for next year, Sweet said the Town has some increased and fixed costs that administration has no control over. Increases to expenses are due to Consumer Price Index (CPI or inflation) on utilities (3.7 percent), insurance (20 percent or around $120,000), annual salary (1.5 percent), and new debt payments. There is an increase in projected revenue, such as growth per MPAC predictions. Kate Giurissevich, Acting Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer, said in 2016 and 2017, the Town’s tax rate increases were close to, or above, inflation. Since 2017, however, the Town’s

tax increases have been below the CPI or inflation line. Sweet said to maintain the same-level of service offered in 2021 next year, it is just over $350,000 or a 2.26 percent tax increase. “If there is a zeropercent tax increase, Administration would have to reduce Operating Budgets, or level-ofservice, by approximately $350,000. To meet the same level-of-service offered in 2021, and with the projected increase in revenue and fixed costs, there would need to be an approximate 2.26 [percent] tax increase,” Sweet explained. A one-percent tax increase would equate to around $156,000 additional taxation revenue. Giurissevich

explained a three-percent tax increase, if Council decided on that number, on a median home assessed at $187,000, would equate to an increase of $51, from $1710 in 2021 to $1761 in 2022 for the homeowner. This would not include County or School Board increases. In addition to fixed expenditures, Sweet noted Council is considering adding a Traffic Enforcement Officer at $190,000, and around $140,000 additional dollars will be needed next year to cover expenses for the 2022 municipal election. Sweet said administration is recommending Council provide a range of twopercent to four-percent increase in the 2022 Budget, to account for

the CPI increase at a minimum. “If we have a range, it gives us some flexibility on what we can present back to Council and the level-of-service that range would provide,” Sweet said. Mayor Larry Snively asked about tax revenue income from the prior year and where the Town stands percentage wise, as there has been a lot of new building. Giurissevich explained what she can provide is the projected revenue for 2022, including growth, which is expected to come in at around $16M. 2021’s Budget was $15.9M. This is accounting for an around $148,000 increase. In providing an increase-range for Administration to work with, Deputy Mayor

Richard Meloche suggested a 1.75 to 2.5 percent increase. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen agreed with Meloche. Zero is better, though, he said, as taxes are high. If one-percent is added, people struggling are crushed. Councillor Morley Bowman said the top-end should be at three-percent, based on the numbers provided. Councillor Kim Verbeek also agreed with Meloche, but did not want to see services suffer. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said there is nowhere to cut when it comes to service. It is important members of Administration be able to present options, and Council can deny it later. He was in favour of going up to three-percent for that

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Festival of Hawks returns to Holiday Beach Conservation Area submitted to EFP All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migrations. Tens of thousands of hawks and raptors will fly overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. In recognition of the amazing sight, Essex Region Conservation, in partnership with the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO), will host the 2021 Festival of Hawks in a modified manner, to ensure guest safety. The festival, which takes place on September 18, will features a range of educational activities and nature-themed programming. HBMO experts will be on-site conducting hawk and hummingbird banding and adoptions. Event goers will see a variety of raptors as experts measure, tag, and then release these birds back into the wild. Educational programs will complement the ongoing banding and live raptor programs. Local experts will be on-site to teach on a wide range of birding and nature-related topics. These programs include: • HBMO’s Bob Pettit will be on hand to provide expertise on identifying hawks in flight. • ERCA’s Gina Pannunzio will host an interactive workshop focusing on the mystery of one of our local iconic species, the Monarch Butterfly and lead a forest interpretive hike in Holiday Beach. • Ted Kloske from Henry’s will provide an expert nature photography workshop. • Sales of native plants will be available through the Native Tree and Plant Nursery. “Holiday Beach Conservation Area has been identified as one of the 10 best sites in all of North America to experience the raptor migration,” notes Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Communications & Outreach. “Whether an expert birder or nature-loving family, there’s something for everyone at the annual Festival of Hawks.” The Festival will take place from 9am to 3pm on September 18. The Hawk Tower will be closed to the public as physical distancing cannot be maintained. To ensure visitor safety, capacity for walks and talks will be limited to ensure proper distancing. This year’s program will also include

some enhanced experiences where additional fees and pre-registration will be required. The final list of programs, admission fees, and further details can be found online at https://essexregionconservation. ca/hawkfestival2021. The best raptor viewing time is from 9am until noon when the hawks fly low. The Holiday Beach Conservation Area is located on County Road 50, on Lake Erie near Malden Centre approximately 15km southeast of historic Amherstburg. For more than four decades, Essex Region Conservation has been sustaining and enriching the environment of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region to ensure it is the Place for Life.

What’s Going On... SEPT. 17 - BELLE RIVER ON THE LAKE BIA STROLL THE STREET  8 blocks of Notre Dame St. - 6:00pm-8:30pm. SEPT. 18  ESSEX KITE FEST 2021  Free kites, games, contests, etc. 2pm - 6pm at Heritage Gardens in Essex Centre. SEPT. 18  MOVIES IN THE PARK  Heritage Gardens Park at dusk. (Rain date Sept. 25) Special activities w/ Essex Fire & Rescue, 7-9pm. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. SEPT. 18: THE SANDWICH SOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY CAR SCAVENGER HISTORICAL HUNT at 10am. For more info and to register, call Kevin at: 519-791-4312 SEPT. 19 - TERRY FOX RUN  VIRTUAL  Register to participant or donate to Kingsville Virtual Terry Fox Run site at: terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/kingsville. For info: terryfox.org. SEPT. 22 - KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park St., Kingsville. Appt. times available. Go to: blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. SEPT 25 - VENDOR MARKET at St Paul’s Anglican Church - 92 St Paul Street, Essex 10am - 2pm. Lots of vendors, baked goods, and lunch. OCT. 15 - BELLE RIVER ON THE LAKE BIA STROLL THE STREET  8 blocks of Notre Dame St. - 6:00pm-8:30pm. HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP oﬀers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates.

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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 10:00 am. 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 now in front of Essex CRC church.

Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, September 19 at 10:30 am for our Worship Service. Our new website is up and running! Visit us at www.essexunitedchurch.ca Also, you can keep up to date and 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.

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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.

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

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Now that September is here, we are back to our regular service schedule of 11am on Sundays, please continue to wear a mask and sign in at the back of the church. Our next Market will take place on Saturday, September 25th from 10am - 2pm at the church. The Blessing of the Pets Service is on September 26th at 2pm, weather permitting. For more information, visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity. org) and social media for updates and worship resources. You can reach us at 519-776-7711.

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. 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, and 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.

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 also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. Reach us by phone (519) 723-2284, email bmuc@xplornet. ca or vist us online: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Located 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone.

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Our in-person Sunday morning services have resumed.

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Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Congratulations to St. John’s CWL for celebrating its 100th Anniversary! Thank you for all you do for St. John’s! Congratulations to St. Mary’s Parish on its 175th Anniversary, this year! Plans are on hold until next year, due to Covid-19. Welcome Matthew Sawyer, a 3rd year Seminarian, who will be with us for the next year. 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!

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Thank you to all who helped with coﬀee hour and welcoming Rev. Hilton and Sandy Gomes, and those who brought gifts of vegetables, baked goods, and preserves. Rev. Hilton and Sandy Gomes will be a great addition to the little white church in the cemetery. The pie ladies are at it once again. They’re taking orders for frozen cherry pies and apple pies (10 inch pies and individual size pies).To order, please call the church at 519-839-5303

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Sunday Worship Service is at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. Music will be played by Anita. Please note: our Congregational Meeting will be held after our Church Service this week. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. A video sermon is available each week on the Pastoral Charge website. The website address is www. woodsleepastoralcharge.ca A copy of the bulletin is also available there.

reason. He added Council can look at the Capital Budget to support Operations. Councillor Sherry Bondy also agreed with Meloche’s range, noting residents want to see some projects get done. Meloche made the motion that the increase range Administration look at be between 1.5 to 2.5 percent. At Budget, Council has the potential to increase the percent, if it desires. The motion passed with a

majority vote. Bjorkman and Bowman opposed the motion. Bjorkman and Bowman were not in favour because they believed administration should be able to present up to three-percent for Council consideration. Bjorkman said if Council later decided to go up to three-percent, Administration will have to do additional work. Vander Doelen supported the motion, but noted he would prefer it

only went to two-percent. With more houses being built next year, he suspects an increase in tax revenue in 2023. Administration will now prepare Operating and Capital Budgets for the initial 2022 Budget deliberation meetings with Council in late November.

Community Support Centre of Essex County 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

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Jr. Girls battle to take home Consolation Championship 1939 Ford truck in New Brunswick

Two antiques still in good shape.

A photo arrived of our good friend “Twin Bill” Myers of Pickering, Ontario, standing beside a 1939 Ford truck with dual rear wheels. The oval grille was a Ford trademark in the late ‘30s and you could spot a Ford truck from half a mile away. The photo was taken on a family holiday in 2018 between Fredericton and Moncton in Hartland, New Brunswick, where you will meet the longest covered bridge in the world at 1282 feet. Bill was born in Toronto on the day of the Santa Claus Parade in 1937. That makes him almost two years older than the truck. Both appear to be in excellent condition. Henry Ford built over sixteen million Model T’s and although they were regarded as cars, they often did double duty as trucks. Ford himself insisted that the distance between the back of the front seat and the front of the back seat should be wide enough for a farmer’s milk cans. Deliver the milk with the car during the week and have the family pile in to get to church on time every Sunday morning. The truck in the photo would have a flathead V8 of probably 221 cubic inches. The transmission would be a 3 or 4 speed floor shift. The single windshield wiper was vacuum-operated back then, making it slow down when you needed it the most. Some owners of old cars and trucks have switched to electric wipers for safety reasons. When the restoration of cars first became widely popular in Canada in the 1950s, trucks were often ignored by the folks who put cars back to showroom condition. But the practicality of trucks soon changed all that. When this pandemic is over, we can go to car shows again, and the trucks might even outnumber the cars!

submitted to EFP The Essex Red Rangers Jr. Girls competed in the Leamington Tournament this past weekend and played their little hearts out. In the first game, against the top rated Kingsville #2, the girls found themselves down four runs heading to the top of the 7th inning. They did not quit and scored six runs. Essex held the lead, by two, going to the bottom of the inning. Unfortunately, the strong hitting Kingsville team put up three more runs and took the win. The girls returned the next morning to face Kingsville #1 and found themselves tied in the bottom of the 7th inning. Essex came out hitting and scored the run to give the team its first win of the tournament. The afternoon game on Saturday, against Leamington #2, was back and forth and could have went either way. Essex scored four runs in the 7th but came up short, needing six runs to tie. On Sunday morning the girls were ready to play, and they put it all on the

line, knowing they had to win to stay alive. Every girl played their best game and the Leamington #1 team was no match for them. The win put Essex Red Rangers Jr. Girls in the Consolation Championship against Kingsville #1. The girls were on cloud nine and, knowing this was their last game of the season, they enjoyed every moment of the game. They were always ready to do what the coaches asked of them. Not complaining and everyone of them was participating in team chants when batting. The game went as planned for the Red Rangers and victory was theirs. It was a great season for the girls, but also for the coaches and parents. The time on the diamond this season was a great distraction from COVID. From the first practice, with just about everyone not knowing each other, to the last game of the season where the players truly became a team, are the real memories that the girls and coaches will hold on to.

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Essex Green Team faces, then defeats Essex Red in U15 girls’ baseball tournament

Photo of U15 girls’ teams Essex Green and Essex Red submitted by Tracy Armstrong.

by Sylene Argent When the baseball season kicked-off earlier this summer, there were so many registrations for girls under the age of 15, two teams were created. After a summer of hard work and dedication, the two teams competed in a tournament this weekend, and both made it to the championship finals. On Sunday morning in Leamington, the Essex Red team faced Essex Green for the U15 girls’ title. “Honestly, the girls were hitting so well and playing so well. The growth we saw this year was amazing. Both teams were just amazing,” Tracy Armstrong said, a mother of one of the players. “Some kids were hitting it to the fence.” In the final matchup, Essex Luciers

Sandblasting (the Green Team) won 16-9 against Essex Colenutt Signs (the Red Team). Green Team Coach, Will Quesnel, helped instruct the girls with his sister, Dora, and Coach Wendy, a mother of one of the players on the team. Quesnel noted that, in the nail-biting championship game, both Essex teams traded runs back and forth at the start and were tied 4-4 after the second inning. After the top of the fifth inning, the score was 9-4 for the Essex Green Team. The bottom of the fifth inning started off with a leadoff home run and that woke up the Essex Green Team and their bats. “We erupted for a max of seven runs in the inning, without recording a single out,” he recalled.

“We held Essex [Red Team] scoreless for the remainder of the game. Essex’s [Green Team] scoring for the game was capped off with a grand slam to rightfield in the bottom of the sixth, as they scored 12 runs in the final two innings. “This was the fourth time we played each other this season, and they were all great games. It was nice to have an allEssex final. So, congratulations to them on their season success as well,” Quesnel said. “I know all of our early morning practices during the summer helped us out throughout the year and during the tournament especially.”

This season, Quesnel said he wanted to instill the lesson of, “Whatever you do in life, give it your best effort and see what happens” within the players. “We came together as a team and improved so much. We accomplished all our goals we set out at the beginning of the season. And we couldn’t be any more prouder of the girls,” he commented. Red Team Coach, Dr. Todd Wilbee, said that, “During this pandemic, it was such a release for the girls to get outside to learn and play the great game of baseball with their friends. The smiles on their faces were priceless.”

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