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Art By The River returns to Amherstburg

Wind and waves put the “challenge” in the fourth annual Lake Erie Challenge PAGE 2 ______________ Council to consider six amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law PAGE 3 _______________ The Stiff Joints loosen up the crowd during Tune Up the Parks PAGE 11 ________________ Iler Lodge staff protest over missing pay off their cheques PAGE 13 _______________ Vintage Fire Apparatus Arrive in Kingsville for Fire Fest Celebration PAGE 17 ________________

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Crowds were capped for capacity and foot traﬃc was guided at this year’s edition of Art By The River in Amherstburg, which was hosted at Fort Malden National Historic Site this past weekend.

Greg DeHetre stands next to his display of handmade jewelry at Art By The River. This year’s 54th edition featured social distancing and masks, along with artists coming from as far as Toronto.

by Garrett Fodor After missing over a year of events and festivities, vendors and artists were invited back to Amherstburg’s waterfront at Fort Malden National Historic Site as a part of Gibson Gallery’s annual “Art By The River” event. The 54th edition of Art By The River looked different from past years. Event organizers and attendees adhered to COVID-19 precautions, including wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and following one-way traffic flow throughout

the vendor displays. In addition, food and entertainment were not offered on the grounds. “For me personally, my last show was December of 2019, so it has been 20 months since my last one,” Greg DeHetre said, who was a vendor at Art By The River. The local artist has been attending the annual event for years. “It’s nice to be back and just among so many other talented artists from WindsorEssex, and as far as Toronto. There were a lot of familiar faces among vendors and even some new ones, which is great.” He was excited to have the opportunity to see some of his regular customers once again. The jeweller has been handcrafting rings and necklaces since 2010. He admitted he missed seeing the friendly faces of passers-by and showing off his work.

DeHetre noted that prior to the pandemic, he attended approximately 23 shows, similar to Art By The River, each year. But when the pandemic hit, vendors may have struggled or may not have been able to pivot as well as other businesses with shifting to an online storefront. DeHetre said that sometimes customers like to try on products or feel them, something they could not do online. He is thankful to all of the volunteers for Art By The River and the Gibson Gallery, who helped put on the weekend festivities. “I think the team here at Art By The River has done a great job organizing this event and getting people back,” DeHetre said. “The crowd is similar to years past, everyone was wearing masks, using hand sanitizer, and the cleaning stations of were frequent. I think

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Wind and waves put the “challenge” in the fourth annual Lake Erie Challenge

Team Caldwell leaving Leamington - photo by Kelly Laforet

submitted to EFP Saturday’s wind and waves put the “challenge” in the fourth annual Lake Erie Challenge event. Hosted by the Canadian Freshwater Alliance, three teams covered over 100 km of open water to raise awareness and funds to protect this precious freshwater ecosystem. The lake’s conditions didn’t make it easy. Tim Blanchard of Team Wingfoil travelled by wingfoil to Pelee Island in an hour and a half; however, the return

trip took him over three hours. “The wind direction meant I had to zig zag back and forth on the return. What was supposed to be a 25 km return, ended up being 45 km as a result” explained Blanchard. The choppy waters also tested Team SUP, whose members had to work harder to keep on course and stay upright on their stand-up paddle boards over 25 km from Cedar Beach in Kingsville to the Pelee Wings

TeamSUP at finish - photo by Raj Gill

Store in Leamington. “This is why it’s called the Lake Erie Challenge,” said Brad Petrus, “and not the Lake Erie

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Council to consider six amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law by Sylene Argent On Monday, August 23, Essex Council hosted a special meeting regarding six possible general amendments to the Town of Essex Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, By-Law 1037. The statutory public meeting was meant to give Council an opportunity to hear public feedback for a future decision on the matter. Rita Jabbour, Manager of Planning for the Town of Essex, noted Zoning By-Laws control the use of land in a community through a set of regulations, which are legally enforceable through the Town’s building and by-law enforcement departments. The By-Laws are established through the provincial Planning Act. As part of that, Council could pass amendments to determine how land may be used, where buildings and other structures can be located, the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used, the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and densities, and setbacks from a street. The Town of Essex’s current Zoning By-Law was passed in 2010, but it gets amended as a result of changes in Building Code regulations, land use trends, and Official Plan Policies, Jabbour noted. Jabbour said the meeting was held because there are some amendments that need to be made to the Zoning By-Law. Members of Administration, she explained, have analyzed recent applications to the Committee of Adjustment, which can approve minor variances for Zoning By-Law amendments. In addition, members of administration have heard similar development inquiries from residents that may not comply with the Zoning By-Law. She presented six matters for Council to consider:

• That the minimum exterior side yard width between a main dwelling and a detached accessory building be four-feet in the Residential Districts, R1.1, R2.1, R2.2, subject to a minimum 20-foot setback for garage entrances facing the exterior lot line. • That the provisions of subsection 9.5 of the Zoning By-law, regarding the extension of a porch or sunroom into a required rear yard, be deleted or that encroachments of porches and sunrooms be limited to porches and sunrooms of one-storey only, measured at grade. • For lots not serviced by a municipal sanitary sewer in the Residential R1.1 zoning district, that the minimum lot area be reduced to 10,000 squarefeet and that the choice of which septic sewage treatment system be determined by the Chief Building Official. Tertiary treatment septic system shall be required for any new dwelling or when the replacement of an existing septic system is mandated by the Ontario Building Code. • That the provisions of the Agricultural A1.1 zoning district regarding special building and yard regulations for small lots be applied to lots of oneacre or less in the A1.1 and A1.2 districts and that the minimum rear yard depth be 25-feet. • Amend zoning regulation Section 8.5 to provide that a residential home occupation may take place in an accessory building to a dwelling located on a lot of 20,000 square-feet or greater in lot area, provided the accessory building is not located in a required yard or within a floodplain development control area.

• That a “Temporary Outdoor Vendor’s Site” be added as permitted use in the C3.2, Highway Commercial Corridor Zoning District. Jabbour noted ERCA had concerns with reductions in minimum lot areas, building and lot standards, and home occupations in outbuildings if implemented for floodprone areas. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen expressed concern with the regulation that a tertiary treatment septic system shall be required for any new dwelling or when replacing an existing septic system, as he said this style is typically more expensive. Council heard from a few delegates during the meeting. Tim Sunderland spoke on behalf of family members, and noted they were in favour of proposed changes for home occupations in outbuildings. He said his daughter wants to open a gluten-free bakery as a home occupation business and needs to use a separate kitchen to do so. Peter Valente, a local developer, said the encroachments presented at the meeting seemed a little heavy going forward. He thinks the changes regarding encroachments will result in many Committee of Adjustment meetings regarding the Zoning By-Law. Jabbour explained a deck higher than 1.2-meters would not be allowed to encroach into the required rear yard. Lori Chadwick, Director of Development, said the proposed amendment is a result of a motion Council passed

regarding the impact these encroachments have when new subdivisions and builds abut existing neighborhoods. The regulation is to alleviate the impact of a deck on a second-story and its encroachment into the required rear yard. What happened is that in some cases, the porch was encroaching into the required yard so deeply, their deck was looking into the back-yard of their rear yard neighbour. Councillor Joe Garon wondered if Council could consider different rules for new development backing onto new development versus new development backing onto existing development. Valente doesn’t believe the proposed amendment will solve the problem. He provided a few suggestions that he thought may help. Chadwick asked him to submit his suggestions in writing, and suggested he meet with administration to discuss them further. A Report to Council and proposed By-Law will be prepared and presented for Council consideration at a future meeting, likely the one scheduled for September 7. At that meeting, Council could approve, deny, or defer the amendments proposed.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Hopefully getting wiser as I get older

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Well, I am another year older, as I celebrated my birthday last week. As an adult, birthdays are not as exciting as they were when we were kids, at least they are not for me, and I found that really bothered me this year, for the first time.

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Since I was a teenager, I had a hard time getting excited to celebrate myself. Sometimes, to the point where I would actually shut down a little bit. I really had, and still have, a hard time letting there be a focus on me, even for just a day. I have also, conversely, always been that person who goes out of their way to celebrate the birthdays of others and really try to make the ones I care about feel special. Heck, I even throw birthday parties for my dogs, and their doggy friends. And to those who think ‘how can a dog know,’ trust me, they may not know it is the anniversary of their birth, but they know they are being celebrated and enjoy the special treatment and attention. I have friends who go full throttle when it comes to celebrating their birthday, and I have had a lot of fun tagging along with them for the ride. I admired this ability to get out and let loose, while putting worries aside. Typically, having a quiet birthday was always okay with me, but this year, I felt a bit different. Maybe it is the pandemic and lockdowns that made me think of things differently, but I just felt like you only get so many birthdays or reasons to celebrate

yourself and we don’t really know how many times we will be given to do just that. So, it seemed like a waste of a day to go about my usual business as I typically do, when I don’t know how many more times I will be able to celebrate my own life with the ones I love. Sometimes, I would view my birthday as a reminder of those things I want to do with my life, but haven’t gotten around to yet or had the time to finish. I would use it as a marker to basically criticize myself for what I perceived as shortcomings instead of a time to acknowledge the things I am proud of or happy with to date. I know I am hard on myself. And you know what I discovered this year, that is exhausting. What a waste of energy. In no way does getting down on myself fuel motivation or inspiration, it becomes an additional anchor that becomes extremely heavy to pull around. So, in a way, perhaps I gave myself a really good birthday gift this year; a new, more positive perspective on living. Hopefully I am getting wiser as I mature.

Letter to the Editor On Thursday, August 19th, we buried my motherin-law, Elizabeth Fekecs. The treatment we received by Kennedy Funeral Home and the people of Essex, who showed their respect, when our funeral procession drove to the cemetery, was truly heartwarming. Cars pulled over to the side of the road and the construction crew on the corner of Hwy. 3 & Maidstone Ave.. W. took off their hard hats and held them to their

hearts. Both of these acts were very moving and respectful tributes. You would never see this in the bigger towns and cities. And so, I say to the people of Essex, never lose your small town ways. Your gestures of respect were deeply appreciated. - Frank and Pat Fekecs

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OFA’s Policy Advisory Council highlights value of grassroots input by Tracey Arts, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Agriculture lives at the heart of our economy and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is proud to represent 51 county and regional federations and 38,000 farm business members across the province. Each farm experiences a unique set of challenges, but also many shared opportunities, which is where our federations find their unified voice. As a grassroots organization, OFA seeks opportunity to leverage the voices of our members from the local level to the provincial level. One of the strongest gateways is through the Policy Advisory Council (PAC), which is

made up of 89 elected OFA and commodity association representatives who regularly engage in meetings pertaining to provincial issues and priorities. Depending on the size of a federation, 1-3 representatives are present at each meeting and invited to bring forward input and arising issues from their region, as well as bring discussion points back to their county or region. This is an opportunity to bring concerns, suggestions and leadership to provincial conversations. Prior to becoming a board member and joining the

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OFA’s Policy Advisory Council highlights value of grassroots input... Continued from Page 4 PAC Steering Committee, I attended PAC meetings for years as an Oxford County representative. This created a great opportunity to engage with other federations and learn about trends in other regions as well as areas of common ground. Discovering these similarities highlighted the priority issues that would benefit from a coordinated approach. Everyone deserves a platform to voice their opinion and to find the courage to speak up. These PAC meetings not only provide that opportunity, but also encourage greater engagement through interactive sessions, as well as insight into the processes of policy development, advocacy and leadership development. Although these meetings have been virtual lately, Zoom allows for breakout rooms to be conducted. With

close to 70 attendees at the last meeting, having the opportunity to break into smaller groups welcomes conversation. This is a very productive exercise especially when the groups reconvene and share main ideas of each conversation. Early last week, our group met to discuss the Next Agricultural Policy Framework (NPF), funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). Some of the discussion questions in the breakout rooms included, “What should the top priority for the NPF be?” “What would help programs be more useful or used more readily by our members?” and “What are the challenges that you see creating pressures for the sector?” Some main points of discussion included a focus on having a more flexible framework, removing barriers to apply, and focusing on

environmental strategies that are proactive rather than reactive. The next topic of discussion was OMAFRA’s Business Risk Management (BRM) programs. Farmers rely on BRM programs to manage and mitigate the impact of weather and other unavoidable variables in their businesses. With the upcoming renewal of these programs, member input is essential to ensure the efficiency and productivity of these programs moving forward. A sample of the questions posed to members included, “What are the main business risks challenging farmers?” and “How could governments better assist farm operations facing these business risks?” Feedback from these breakout sessions identified loss of land, labour and

public trust as existing issues. To address these priorities, suggestions were made to refine and improve programs that government administers for our industry as well as increased research and development for current and future challenges. In advance of the meeting an online survey was available to all members to complement and inform the input from the PAC discussions Following the meeting, the comments and feedback that were recorded during the breakout sessions are compiled to provide a report with identified priorities for OFA’s Farm Policy Research Group and provincial board of directors. This offers a practical opportunity for these conversations to move beyond the meeting room and into action.

During OFA’s regional meeting season, take part in your local regional meeting to learn more about the important role of PAC and consider letting your name stand for a position on the Council. OFA continues to value the input of our members to advocate for

the priorities of farmers across Ontario. With a unified voice, our local federations can continue to help us make a difference in shaping Ontario’s dynamic agriculture industry.

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Nancy Pancheshan announced as Essex Riding Green Party Candidate

by Sylene Argent Photo submitted. LaSalle resident, Nancy Pancheshan, was recently announced as the Green Party candidate for the Essex Riding for the upcoming Federal Election, and she is eager to talk about the three pillars of the party’s platform that concentrates on people, jobs, and the planet. Pancheshan is not new to the word of advocacy or politics. She ran in the 2018 Provincial Election, and is now eager to throw her hat into the ring at

the federal level. She got a taste for politics when she stepped up to protect Ojibway Prairie when the City of Windsor wanted to build a highway through it, then later when there were plans for a big box store. She learned a lot being involved with that movement. She said the Region has very few natural areas, some of the lowest in the nation. Natural area in the region equates to 5.7 percent, and the recommended through Environment Canada is

30 percent to mitigate for climate change. “We have the worst air-quality in Canada and the highest cancer rate. In Ontario, we have some of the highest mental health issues,” Pancheshan said. As a teacher at Académie Ste-Cécile International School for the past 12-years, Pancheshan has a passion for not only the environment, but teaching youth about the Canadian government. She is excited her students are getting a hand-on experience in the classroom as she runs in the election. “Being Canadian, it is our responsibility as citizens, to know who you are voting for and getting to know the issues to better our community,” Pancheshan said, adding it is also important to know what candidate’s views are on saving the environment and on other issues. Pancheshan noted the Green Party is running on a three-pillar plan: people, jobs, and planet. The Green Party mentality is looking at getting away from using the Gross Domestic Product as the judge for success, and using the well-being of the community instead. Currently, Pancheshan said, Canadian corporations have low tax rates. In addition, she said it is hard to track, but fossil fuels and nuclear companies are being largely subsidized. “The Greens are [about], rather than subsidizing fossil fuel and nuclear companies, let’s subsidize sustainable development,” she said.

The average home in Essex County costs around $542,000. She wondered how her children, ages 20 and 24, will ever buy a home. Thirty percent of income, and in some cases up to half, is spent on rent. Housing is not just a struggle for low and fixed-income earners, it is a struggle for middle income earners as well, she said. “And then you throw in that 3.17 percent inflation rate, and the cost of living is crazy. In Windsor-Essex, there are 197 people without a home on any given night.” S u s t a i n a b l e development includes people being able to put a roof over their head and food on the table, she said. The Greens, to help homeowners, She would like to take the subsidy away from fossil fuels and give it to the people through incentives to make their homes more energy efficient, which will cut their bills. The Green Party will also strengthen

regulations on foreign investment on buying homes, so they could be bought by those within the community. Some foreign and corporate residential property owners keep their homes empty. So, the Green Party, she added, would set up a tax to penalize that. The Green Party will also build 25,000 more affordable housing units, refurbish 15,000 more over the next ten-years, and re-introduce tax incentives to build rental housing. When looking at employment, WindsorEssex’s jobless and unemployment rates, “Are some of the highest rates across Canada.” The Green Party, she said, would create “green collar jobs,” which will put people to work making homes more energy efficient. Pancheshan also believes Essex could be the site where vehicle charge stations could be made for the rest of the nation. “We have an awesome production team down here via the

car plants.” She added businesses could also be created locally that could install vehicle charge stations across the province. “The global, green economy, economists say, is worth $26 trillion. Let’s get some of that money here and [add] jobs,” Pancheshan said. The Green Party, she said, is supportive of small business. It would return corporate tax rates to what they were previously. For small businesses, tax would beholden at ninepercent, and paperwork burden would be reduced. Incentives would also be put in place to support locally grown food and the idea of the 200km diet. When it comes to the planet, the Green Party wants to protect Canada’s carbon sinks. A vote for the Green Party is not a loss vote, Pancheshan, said noting, at the very least, a green vote sends a message to other officials that people care about environmental issues.

Attention: Aﬀected residents Re: Notice of Passing of Zoning Bylaw Amendment by the Corporation of the Town of Essex TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Essex has passed By-law Number 2035 on the 23rd day of August 2021, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, which authorizes the Town to amend its general zoning bylaw, Bylaw 1037, when deemed appropriate by Council, when an Official Plan is in effect for the Municipality and such amendments to Bylaw 1037 is deemed to be in conformity with the Town of Essex Official Plan. Official Plan Amendment No. 8, being an amendment to update and amend the policy framework for Second Dwelling Units (SDUs) within the Town of Essex, was approved on July 16, 2021 by the Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex. Bylaw 2035 amends Bylaw 1037 to introduce zoning regulations pertaining to the establishment of Second Dwelling Units within main dwellings and ancillary buildings in Agricultural and select Residential districts. No key map has been included as these are general zoning amendments which apply to agricultural and select residential lands within the Town of Essex. In accordance with subsection 34 (19.1) of the Planning Act, there is no appeal of Zoning Bylaw regulations which give effect to Second Dwelling Unit policies. Therefore, the amendments are final and binding as of the date of this notice. Additional information relating to this matter is available for review at the Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, during regular office hours or at the following www.essex.ca/SDUs. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following: Town of Essex Rita Jabbour, RPP, BA, Msc Manager, Planning Services Tel: 519-776-7336 extension 1112 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: rjabbour@essex.ca

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Getting back into routine with meal planning (NC) The transition from summer vacation to back to school doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when everyone is excited to bounce back into a more normal school year. With all the chaos of getting back into the things we love, like birthday parties, hockey practice and swim-ming lessons, meal planning is a great tool to keep organized. Getting ahead of your family’s meals will make it easier to grocery shop and answer that nagging question of “what’s for dinner?” while getting your kids out the door, faster. Here are a few helpful tips to get you back into routine. Make plans with your kids. According to Canada’s Food Guide, there are many health benefits to getting kids involved in the meal preparation and cooking

process, including giving them increased confidence and self-esteem and?improved reading and math skills. This comes?thanks to reading recipes and measuring ingredients, and the development of a greater understanding of what foods are good for overall health. If you have some picky eaters in the family, involving your kids in meal planning can even make them more likely to eat and enjoy their foods. So, involve your little ones in the process by asking them to help decide which favourite recipes and snacks to prepare for the week before you go to the store. Prep/simplify your ingredients ahead of time. Aim to prepare or cook your meals on Sundays (for Monday to Wednesday meals) and Wednesdays (for Thursday to Sunday meals). If you don’t have time to cook, consider

Essential back-to-school tips for parents (NC) The last two school years have been hard for everyone, filled with new challenges of physical distancing, online or hybrid classes, and mask wearing. As the new school year unfolds, here are some tips to make this one a success. Re-evaluate the workspace. A new year is a good time to review and refresh your kids’ desk setup. This is especially the case if they’ve had a growth spurt or are starting off a new post-secondary program from home. Even simply adjusting the height of the desk or adding a shelf or whiteboard can make the space feel more special and ready for the year ahead. Work with their learning style. Some of us need total silence to be productive while others benefit from background sound. Think about how your child learns best and get creative with ways they can study, such as recording a voice memo to recap class for reference at

exam time or taking photos for a visual learner’s study aid. Inspire as you anticipate future needs. All the recent time at home with your student may have provided a deeper understanding of your kid’s passions and abilities. See if you can

give them the tools to hone those interests now. A microscope is a classic option for a budding science major, but equally practical are chemicalresistant or solvent-proof pens to survive countless lab experiments to come. Help artistic students develop their eye with a

pre-chopping vegetables and fruits or preparing your meats with seasoning ahead of time and placing them in the freezer for later use. This will help reduce prep time during the week and save you time when packing lunches. Think beyond the sandwich. Shake up your typical sandwich and try a bento box instead. These lunch kits are such a great way for the kids to have fun and get creative with mixing up their food options. Having the different sections in the lunch kits will also help ensure that you include food from all food groups, providing the essential vitamins and minerals needed for energy, growth and development. Consider trying a themed bento box, like an Asian noodles-inspired box and start with rice noodles and seaweed. Learn more on preparing nutritious lunches and snacks and get great recipe ideas by speaking to your local Loblaws registered dietitian. Book an appointment at bookadietitian.ca.

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Introduce yourself to a new craft! We will teach you all the skills needed to create your own stained glass patterns using the copper foil technique. You will create a minimum of three stained glass patterns over the six week session. The use of required tools and supplies are included however there are additional fees for the glass. This session starts on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Fee is $249+HST. Thursday, Sept. 9 & 16, 2021, 6:30-8:30 pm – Frit Happens Saturday, September 25, 2021 – Butterfly Mosaic This evening workshop provides the best of both worlds….warm glass and stained glass. First, you will create a fused glass panel using tested compatible glass, Frit and stingers. This will be ﬁred in the kiln and be ready for the second step…framing in glass bevels that will be soldered using the copper foil method of stained glass. ..........................$150+HST

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This evening workshop will provide you with the opportunity to paint and ﬁre compatible glass to create the background for a stunning birch tree fused glass panel. The ﬁnished work of art will be custom framed and ready to hang and admire........................................................$150+HST

Tuesday, Oct. 12 & 19, Thursday, Oct. 14 & 21, 2021, 6:30-8:30 pm – Mosaic Madness This 4 session evening workshop will focus on the direct method of mosaic technique. On the provided table top, you will create your unique mosaic design using glass that you will cut and shape. The ﬁnished 18 inch square table will be grouted and outﬁtted with wrought iron hairpin legs. ........................................................................................................$300+HST

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Saturday, October 30, 2021 – Feather Bowl This fused glass dish is functional as well as beautiful. You choose your colours and, rest assured, it will be one of a kind. ......................... $85+HST

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Art By The River returns to Amherstburg...

everyone felt safe. The heat and humidity did not scare anyone away, so it was great to see people excited to return to such

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a great event for the community.” Art By The River serves as the Gibson Gallery’s main fundraiser

for the non-profit organization. The Gibson Gallery is open to the public, free of charge, and is run exclusively by volunteers and board members. It offers art and craft classes for children and adults and also offers local artists a chance to exhibit their work inside the 1896 railroad station the Gallery resides in. For more information about the Gibson Gallery, or their guilds and classes, visit its website at gibsonartgallery.com

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Canada Safety Council to launch Vaccine Education and Awareness Program submitted to EFP In the continuing fight against COVID-19, clear, trustworthy, and well-researched information is crucial in ensuring informed decision-making. As Canada continues its fight against misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in attempts to increase nationwide vaccination rates, the Canada Safety Council is focusing on the future of vaccination efforts by addressing our nation’s children. The Canada Safety Council is creating a Vaccine Education and Awareness program, consisting of a video course and supporting materials to be delivered in schools, with the support of teachers across the country. Three versions of the program are being developed, corresponding with the three elementary grade divisions — one each for Primary (grades 1-3), Junior (grades 4-6) and Intermediate (grades 7-8) levels. The program, which will receive funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Immunization Partnership Fund, will launch in schools across Canada in late September for the Junior and Intermediate levels. The Primary level will be released in October. Teachers will be provided with further details on how to acquire program materials, including a teacher’s guide and a video presentation for use in class with students. “Providing information en masse has been effective in helping Canadians

make informed decisions on vaccination” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council. “In this next phase of the pandemic our reach can be extended with targeted and tailored communication that provides information to specific audiences.” “By addressing children directly with materials written in a language they can easily understand, it is our hope that this program will not only address fears surrounding COVID-19 vaccination but fears surrounding vaccines in general.” Federal approval has not yet been granted for vaccines in any Canadian under the age of 12, though the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed in early July that “all manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in Canada are conducting or planning studies in adolescents and younger children.” “Scientifically researched information being presented by a credible source is key in addressing anxiety in this group before it becomes a major widespread issue,” said Jones. “We hope the information in this presentation helps inform not only the children exposed to it, but also members of their social circles and families as discussions on the topic are held.” The program will be made available to the public at large in due time, though the focus will initially be placed on integrating the program into the school system.

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Rotary hosts a Friday night fish fry by Sylene Argent photos submitted Members of the Rotary Club of Essex were pleased to roll up their sleeves to host a fish fry inside the Heritage Gardens Park last Friday Night. The event was hosted as a way for the Rotary Club members to connect with the community for the first time in a while, due to the pandemic, and raise funds for its projects that serve the community and youth. Currently, the Rotary Club of Essex, the Town of Essex, and the Essex Centre BIA are teaming up to raise dollars to install washrooms at the pavilion for the Heritage Gardens Park. Bettie Kerr, President of the Rotary Club of Essex, was pleased with how the fish fry turned out. For the club’s first fish fry, she said everything went well. She hopes the Club will be able to host a similar event sometime in October. Coming ahead, the

Rotary Club of Essex is planning to hold a Governor’s Outing Golf Tournament on September 19 at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. Participants are still needed to get involved. Those interested in getting involved are urged to reach out to a Rotarian or connect through the Club’s social media page.

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WECSSAA sports will proceed with an exception

On August 26, a joint statement was released by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, the Greater Essex County District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, and the Windsor Essex County Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WECSSAA). After careful consideration, the senior administrative teams from each of our school boards have decided that fall sports in WECSSAA will proceed this school year with the exception of football. This decision was not made lightly, but was made in the best interest of the safety of our students, which is our top priority. One of the main determining factors in this decision has to do with helmet safety. The Ontario Physical and Health Education Association recommends that football helmets are required to be certified by the manufacturer on an annual basis in order to meet standards of safe play. This can often be a lengthy process; it’s estimated that it could take at least six weeks or more to complete that certification process. After that certification, all teams would be required to hold 10 practices with full pads before the season could begin. Given the amount of time that would be required to certify helmets, certify coaches, and train student athletes so that they could play safely, there is simply not enough time in the fall to allow for a football season to safely proceed. As school board administrators, we

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The Stiff Joints loosen up the crowd during Tune Up the Parks

by Sylene Argent Windsor-Essex County classic rock band, “The Stiff Joints,” played an array of familiar tunes to a large audience during its appearance at the Tune Up the Parks concert series last Wednesday evening. Ed Clairmont, bass player for the band, said his crew enjoys playing classic rock hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and even the ‘80s when performing. Last Wednesday, the group played the popular tunes “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett, “Handle with Care” by The Travelling Wilburys, “The Break Up Song” by The Greg Kihn Band, “Roadhouse Blues” by The Doors, “It Don’t Come Easy,” by Ringo Starr, and even snuck in a tune by Bob Seger. The Stiff Joints, formally

known as the “CC New Band,” has performed for 10 or 12-years. With new members added to the roster, a new name emerged. The band is now a six-piece band, with the sound technician doubling as a percussionist. The band has played for crowds as far as Niagaraon-the-Lake, and has provided entertainment at several different festivals. Clairmont said his crew was playing in 40 to 50 shows a year, pre-COVID, but didn’t get much opportunity to perform live in the last year because of the pandemic. “We had a great time. It was nice to be out in front of human beings,” Clairmont said of the gig in Essex Centre last Wednesday evening. “It was a great night. A lot of people showed up. We

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loved it. It was good.” He added that it might have been a hot night, but there was a nice breeze under the pavilion in the Heritage Gardens Park. “The event was well run, well attended, and we had a blast,” he said. Clairmont said The Stiff Joints will be back in Essex on Saturday September 11, to perform during the Ken Knapp Ford Party at the Park, scheduled to take place at the Heritage Park, in Essex Centre. The Tune Up the Parks concert sessions, organized by the Town of Essex’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee, will wrap up for the season, with Dawn & Elvis scheduled to perform on Wednesday, September 1 at 7pm in Essex.

WECSSA sports will proceed with an exception... will not compromise on safety standards. It should be noted that this decision is consistent with a number of other boards around Ontario that have also decided to cancel or postpone their football programs this year. There has been some discussion around the possibility of moving the football season to the spring, however this is not a realistic option. Given that soccer is also held during the spring, holding both sports at that time may cause considerable

damage to those school fields with natural grass. This would make it extremely difficult to conduct regular outdoor physical education classes if school fields were being used simultaneously during the spring for football, soccer, and other outdoor sports. Additionally, moving football to the spring would make it difficult for any multi-sport student athletes who would be forced to make a decision between football and other sports. In conclusion, we

have determined that given all of the factors listed above, there is no way for our school boards to allow high school football to safely proceed this year. We look forward to the time when the situation normalizes and we can return to our regular sports schedules. We will continue to monitor all of the sports and other extracurricular activities we offer with our focus on ensuring that they are provided in the safest manner possible for our students.

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Tim Blanchard wingfoil - photo by Kris Verbeek

walk in the park.” Members of Caldwell First Nation joined Team SUP for the final 5 km from Leamington Marina to the Pelee Wings Store. Most Team Caldwell members were paddling in a large freighter canoe, and despite getting drenched from the waves, handled the conditions well. In the end, weather, wind, and waves were no deterrent and each team was able to reach the finish line -- albeit wet, sorer, and more tired than when they started. Altogether, the athletes have already raised over $8,600 for Lake Erie through their efforts, and increased their fundraising goal to $10,000. “The athletes put in a tremendous amount of effort to accomplish what they did today, and we’d love to see their efforts celebrated,” said Raj Gill, Great Lakes Program Director at the Freshwater Alliance. You can donate to the Lake Erie Challenge at LakeErieChallenge.ca. All proceeds will go towards combating some of the most serious issues that plague Lake

Erie, including toxic algal blooms. “While algae levels were low this year, we know that was by luck and not design” said Gill. “A very dry spring reduced the nutrient runoff”. In 2018, the Ontario and Canadian governments released a plan with 120 actions to reduce phosphorus loads in Lake Erie, which in turn would reduce the algae blooms that threaten both human and animal life. “The work plan explaining how they will implement those 120 actions was supposed to be shared by February 2019” said Melissa Bramham, Director of the Canadian Freshwater Alliance. “It

is now more than two years overdue. We don’t even know if we’ve met our interim goal of a 20% reduction by 2020. Without tracking and reporting, it’s unclear if the government’s commitments to improve Lake Erie are being adequately implemented.” The Canadian Freshwater Alliance is calling for an updated timeline and reporting, and asking community members to send a fax to Premier Doug Ford, asking for an updated timeline. The “fax” request is a oneclick action that can be taken at reviveerie.ca and plays with the fact that in many ways, the health of

Lake Erie was by many measures far more stable in the ‘90s. You can donate to the Lake Erie Challenge at LakeErieChallenge.ca. The CANADIAN F R E S H WAT E R A L L I A N C E (freshwateralliance. ca) builds, connects, and supports freshwater initiatives across Canada. We work with NGOs, community groups, governments, and businesses to strengthen citizen voices and participation in protecting our lakes and rivers. We are a project on MakeWay’s shared platform (makeway. org)

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Iler Lodge staff protest over missing pay off their cheques

by Sylene Argent A handful of, Revera owned, Iler Lodge employees hosted a protest outside the local long-term and retirement care facility last Wednesday, claiming some staff members were missing pay. “For a third consecutive pay period, members of CUPE Local 1370 have been missing pay off

their cheques, some of which are very significant amounts,” the press release on the matter notes, which adds that despite collective agreement provisions and the efforts of union reps, “the employer has not kept his promise and refused to pay the amounts owed to employees by August 24 at the latest, including pandemic pay

enhancements.” “We all work to pay our own bills and some of our staff have not been able to do that,” Dorothy Metcalfe, President of CUPE Local 1370, said, adding some staff were missing hours of compensation or overtime. She said a couple staff members are missing their whole pandemic pay increase.

She alleged the farthest back a member is owed pay is June 15. Metcalfe said there was a meeting prior to the Wednesday protest and members were told by noon Tuesday everyone would be rectified, but only one member was rectified by that time and

one other was rectified by last Wednesday, she said. This left anywhere from six to nine people still waiting, she alleged. “We are hoping that this rally will make them realize that our members work hard here. They deserve – whether it is one hour or ten hours [owed]

– they deserve every bit of pay they worked for,” Metcalfe said. CUPE is calling for a permanent provincial wage enhancement for all healthcare workers who are risking their lives daily taking care of residents and patients.

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An independent is running for MP of the Essex Riding

Photo and information submitted. Essex has an independent running in the upcoming Federal Election. Andrew George, known as Dharma_ Gardener online, has lived most of his life - and operated retail/service businesses – in WindsorEssex-Wheatley. Over the duration of the election period, George will conduct a “virtual campaign” by uploading short videos to his website.

He plans to talk about topics relevant to a national forum, including innovation, God, the environment, the economy, the pandemic, the housing crisis, and the relationship between the Federal Government and First Nations People. “I don’t care who you vote for, just educate yourself,” George stated. “For me, I am taking this candidacy, so that I can broadcast this message, and the message

is: innovation comes from a lot of different areas. And it is not always going to be from the rich person, the powerful person, the beautiful person. Everybody has a role to play in society,” George said in his first video. George said he took a very different approach in life. After university, he started his own businesses and worked for himself. He said he was always under financial pressure,

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and he learned how to do things on the fly. “So, I come at this from the perspective of I do things the way other people don’t,” he said. “I have very innovative ways to craft solutions, and that is what I am going to try to do here.” George plans to speak on, “Small budget, big impact that we can be doing across the country. Regular citizens, municipal governments, federal government, I’ve got significant projects in mind.” He hopes area residents will watch his videos, which he is sure will be full of great ideas on how to improve the entire country to talk about ways to save the environment, fight climate change, and improve the small business economy. As a gardener, George has a variety of videos he took of bugs in his garden that he synced to rock music that he urges people to watch along with his campaign videos at www. DharmaGardener.ca

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Priscilla Gagné makes history in Tokyo Paralympic Games

submitted by Judo Canada Priscilla Gagné had a dream week in Tokyo last week. For the judoka from Sarnia, it started when she carried Canada’s flag in the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games and culminated in a silver medal on Friday. She became the first Canadian in history to win a medal in her discipline, and although she would have preferred the top spot on the podium, she is as proud as can be of her accomplishments over the past few days. “I finished with a silver medal, so I can’t say I’m disappointed! My training this summer was really difficult, but it was worth it. I beat some strong opponents today [Friday] and I gave my all. I’m really happy with the outcome,” stated Gagné, following the under-52 kg medal ceremony. Gagné faced a difficult challenge in the gold medal final, where she battled Algeria’s Cherine Abdellaoui, to whom she had lost twice in the past. However, the Canadian had no intentions of making it easy for Abdellaoui, who is currently ranked fourth in the world and who finished third at the Rio Paralympic Games. She fended off several attacks before Abdellaoui managed to score a waza-ari in the second minute of the bout. With guidance and encouragement from her coach, Andrzej Sadej, Gagné recovered well and took control of the match, but was unable to follow through on her attacks. In the end, she was thrown by her opponent, who shut down the bout by scoring an ippon. “I knew she [Abdellaoui] was going to be tough to beat. She’s very strong and very fast. She was very dynamic, she made some solid attacks and I wasn’t able to hold her off,” explained Gagné, who had dominated her earlier matches of the day. After beating Russian Paralympic Committee athlete Alesia Stepaniuk by waza-ari in the quarter-

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Ramsey hosts virtual campaign kick off, welcomes NDP party leader Jagmeet Singh

Photo taken from Tracey Ramsey’s social media page.

by Sylene Argent Jagmeet Singh, Federal NDP Party Leader, met up with local NDP candidates for the three area ridings in Amherstburg last Tuesday evening. “This election is about making different choices to get better results for Canadians. I am so proud to be part of a party that stands up against corporate

greed and the wealthy in our county and says ‘it is time for you to pay your fair share,” Essex Riding NDP candidate, and former MP, Tracey Ramsey said, introducing Singh. Singh said he was enthusiastic about the momentum building. “People are really excited about what we are offering, because people are fed up.

People are fed up with sixyears of Justin Trudeau, who has continued to let the super rich get a free ride.” He said when the Pharmacare Bill came up, Trudeau teamed up with Conservatives to turn it down. The only ones who benefited by not supporting Pharmacare, he said, were big pharmaceutical companies. “We believe in putting people before those pharmaceutical companies. We want to put people before profit,” Singh said. The NDP, he said, also wants to tackle affordable housing. “We want to create good jobs, we want to invest in people, we want to tackle the housing crisis, invest in our healthcare.” Singh said that would be affordable because the NDP has a plan to make millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share. He added the worst conditions of care during the pandemic were in forprofit homes. He said the NDP wants to get profit out of the long-term-care system to put people first.

On Saturday, August 21, Ramsey, hosted a virtual campaign kick off, energizing her supporters ahead of the Federal Election Day. Around 40 individuals participated in the event, where Ramsey spoke of an array of issues, including affordable housing, cell bills, and broadband internet, “The response at the doors has been incredible. People are tired of having a member of parliament they don’t hear from or don’t see,” she said of Conservative incumbent Chris Lewis, who defeated Ramsey in

the 2018 election. One of the issues she is hearing at the doors is the need for affordable housing. “We know under Justin Trudeau, housing in 2015 was $200,000 on average here in Windsor-Essex. It is now [$580,000] sixyears later. It has more than doubled in our Region and rents are skyrocketing. People cannot afford the homes they are in, because they are struggling with the cost of how everything is going up,” Ramsey said. She added it is next to impossible to find a home deemed affordable in the

area for those looking. “Housing is a human right, I believe that fundamentally,” she said. “And when people can’t put a roof over their head, they can’t have the life they deserve and they should have, living here in Windsor-Essex.” Another issue she is hearing is who is going to pay for all this, when the NDP talks about its plan for Pharmacare, affordable housing, Indigenous justice, and Climate Change. “The NDP is the only

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Vintage Fire Apparatus Arrive in Kingsville for Fire Fest Celebration

Pictured above: L-R: Training and Public Education Oﬃcer, Jeromy Garant, Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, Fire Chief John Quennell, Mayor Nelson Santos & Fire Fest Organizer Brent DeNure

submitted to EFP On Monday, two vintage fire apparatus

arrived at Kingsville’s South Station Fire Hall in advance of Kingsville’s

Fire Fest Celebration. The rigs are part of the 20+ convoy that will begin at Kingsville’s North Fire Station in Cottam, with a slow roll to Downtown Kingsville on Saturday, September 4, 2021. “We’re really excited to introduce the history, to tell a story about the development of the fire department, and the development of fire vehicles, and celebrating what it means to our community and to our region,” said Mayor Nelson Santos. “Ninety years ago, my grandfather was a driver of one of the fire trucks,” Deputy Mayor Gord Queen stated. “The history of the vehicles has changed an awful lot over

the years.” This is Kingsville’s first Fire Fest Celebration. It begins at 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast at Ridgeview Park Pavilion in Cottam, hosted by the North Fire station. At 11:00 am, the convoy will leave Cottam for Downtown Kingsville and slow roll to Main Street. Once on Main Street, the vehicles will park until 3:00 pm to allow people an up-close view of the rigs. “It’s a pleasure for me being the fire chief at this time and being here for this great event on this Saturday,” said Fire Chief John Quennell. You can find details at www.kingsville.ca/ firefest.

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SEVILLE, Brittney - February 1, 1994 - August 20, 2021, 27 years old. Our beautiful, beloved Brittney was set free from her suﬀering. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Windsor. The unconditional love she gave, and the strength and perseverance she has shown through immense health challenges, are lessons that will never be forgotten. The impact her radiant smile and inclusive nature had were evident in the many friendships she cherished. Brittney’s competitive spirit will be missed on the soccer ﬁeld, the swimming pool, the back yard, and on any game night. Her love for all living things - including her garden, cherished pets, Kingsley, Bekky, Kola, Gordie and Leo, adopted African Elephant, Esampu, and all the strays at the Humane Society - was a noble attribute that will live on. Her excited voice will be heard atop every mountain by her friends and family who knew her love for adventure and snowboarding, and in every wave by those she would be with at the beach or camping by a lake. She is survived by her loving partner, Kyle Flood, parents, Colette (LePage) and Mark Seville, siblings, Mitchell and Jessica Seville, in laws, Katrina and Tyler Montcalm, Donna Flood, Patty and Dale Flood, the many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the LePage family, and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Wales, and many cherished friends. Visitation took place at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519776-4233). A private family Funeral Service celebrating Brittney’s life was held on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. As an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Humane Society of Windsor Essex would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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RALPH AND LILLIAN HAMMER Married on September 9, 1961 in Windsor, Ontario. Blessed with 3 children and 12 grandchildren. Looking forward to celebrating your Diamond Anniversary with you! Love your Family xoxo

Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary GEORGE & JEAN KENNEDY September 8, 1956-2021 They have 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. A family dinner is planned to celebrate. And Happy Birthday to you both!

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BLAKNEY, Arla (nee Steeves) - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arla on August 22, 2021, at 77 years of age. Beloved wife of David with whom she celebrated 45 years of marriage. Loving mother of Stephen Blakney and Michael Blakney. Treasured grandmother of Nigel, Taylor, and Sienna Blakney. Dear sister of Sheldon Steeves (Karen). Predeceased by her sister, Royetta Blakney, and her brother, Dennis Steeves. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arla retired from Country Village after 30 years of dedicated service. She had previously worked for CN in Moncton. Arla was a member of the Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam for over 25 years. Both Arla and David were very involved in the Bluegrass Music scene. Arla was a member and served with the EKBOFMA. Arla will be laid to rest at Grey’s Island Cemetery in Hillsborough, New Brunswick. Arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot Street N, Essex. Donations may be made to the Windsor & Essex County Humane Society. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

NOTICE: AMHERSTBURG OPEN AIR WEEKEND WILL NOT RUN on Monday, Sept. 6 (Labour Day). Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 3, 4, & 5. visitamherstburg.ca SEPT 3  TAKEOUT ONLY PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican church essex - 5 -6:30, Please enter through church doors and wear a mask. SEPT. 8  “REMEMBERING JACE WALK” 6:30PM. Join the family of Jace Sauve, in thought or in person, to walk at the Millen Centre, Woodslee. 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. 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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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.

Please note, that we will reopen on Sunday, September 12. Major Jim Hann will lead the ‘Rally Day Service’ at 10:30a.m. Covid restrictions will be in place and if you have any questions, call the oﬃce at: 519-776-4628. The Salvation Army Foodbank continues to serve our community. Please call Vicki at the above number if you require more information.

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OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ CROSON, Richard Roland - 66 of Windsor ON, died suddenly at home in Windsor on August 28, 2021. Mr. Croson was born December 26, 1954, in Leamington District Hospital to Richard Joseph (Joe) and Elizabeth (Betty Armstrong) Croson. He attended SS #15 School, then the Dr. S.F. Millen Elementary School, right next door to his home, before attending Essex District High School in 1968. In 1973, he attended St. Clair College’s motive power technician program graduating in 1975, while also working at C.P. Railroad. Mr. Croson entered the Ford electrician apprentice program in 1975. He became a full journeyman and remained with Ford Motor Company until an on-the-job stroke forced full early retirement in January 2005. He loved playing hockey as a goalie for many years in Essex and truly loved watching the sport on his gigantic TV. He also loved NASCAR, following the Ford cars. He was an avid Steelers fan. He was a generous man, who gave selflessly to friends in need. While he was able, he lent a hand and often opened his home to those who needed shelter. His word was his bond. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Croson-Lowney (Michael), brother, William Croson, sister Katherine Trinier (James); his aunt Christina Lokun; and his nephews, Andrew, Spencer, Drake and Fletcher Trinier. His cousin Frederick Stockwell and partner Mary Ann Pajot were especially dear to Mr. Croson in recent years. We acknowledge his friends Mike Lapine, and Dave and Lynn Trudeau for the assistance especially during his time in COVID, and all his friends who kept in touch with him. Visiting will be held at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held from the funeral home on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11 am with visiting one hour prior. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca ___________________________________________________

ALLEN, James Patrick “Jim” - Passed away suddenly at home in Cottam, on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 73 years of age. He leaves behind his beloved wife Bernadette (nee Mayea), his children, Craig Allen (Erica), Rachel Mills (Harry), Ashley Allen McGrath (Jason), Leslie Allen Drouillard (Jeﬀrey) and grandchildren whom he adored, Grace, Emily, James and Jake Allen, Hannah and Gavin Mills, Madelyn and Max McGrath, J.P. and Layla Drouillard. Beloved son of the late Harold and Ruth Allen. Dearest brother of Jean Allen and Lynne Allen. Nephew of Gerry Allen, Lucille Allen and Norma Forget. He will also be remembered and missed by his surviving brothers and sisters in law Denis Mayea (Jeanne), Margaret Regnier, Lewis Mayea (Ellen), large extended family, nieces and nephews and many friends and cousins. Jim will be remembered for being a very loving husband, a fantastic Dad and an amazing Papa. His favourite time was spent with his family. A private family visitation took place with a Graveside Service to celebrate Jim’s life at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maidstone. Donations made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation and Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca

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Essex United Church Regular Worship services will resume on Sunday, September 12 at 10:30am. 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.

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).

Bethel-Maidstone United We are now open for in-person worship. Masks and social distancing procedures are in place. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Paul Rodey as our interim minister. See you Sunday at 10am. On Sunday, September 12th, weather permitting, we will host a’ Welcome Back Barbeque,’ following the church service. Please bring your own chair. 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.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Our family of parishes are open for Masses. You must still have an online reservation to attend weekend Masses. Week day Masses do not require reservations. 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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Our in-person services remain suspended. However, weekly recorded services are available on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, who would be

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pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Visit us online: www.harrowunited.org.

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.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

For the month of August, services will take place indoors at St Paul’s on Sundays at 10am As we continue to navigate through this diﬃcult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates and worship resources. You can reach us at 519-776-7711.

Trinity Anglican Church

We return to worshipping in our little white church on Sunday, Sept. 5th at 9:15 am. Covid protocols will be in place; pre-registration is required. To register, contact Pat at519776-8005 or online. Beautiful fall mums are available! To order, please contact: 519-839-5303.

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. Call 519-728-1435 for registration, or information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www.communitysupportcentre. ca

Health unit institutes employee vaccination policy submitted to EFP Joining other local leaders like the University, College, City of Windsor, and County of Essex, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has implemented a vaccination policy for its staff to ensure workforce availability and protect vulnerable clients amidst the pandemic’s fourth wave. “This was an easy decision,” said Health Unit Chief Executive Officer Nicole Dupuis, “our team continues to lead the fight against COVID-19 in our community and their personal safety as well as that of our clients, remains our top priority.” Dupuis continued citing the potential damage that a diminished workforce would have on the critical functions of public health during a pandemic. The health unit is encouraging all employers to consider following suit to protect their workforce and

ensure the continuity of operations in the event of a positive case within their teams. For those looking to learn more about workplace policies the health unit website contains answers to frequently asked questions at https://wechu.org/cv/workplaces. The WECHU went further to recommend that for those businesses serving the public they consider patron/customer vaccination verification as part of their vaccination policy. Dr. Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health noted, “We need to improve the protection of our community and continue to curb the spread of COVID-19. We want to avoid further restrictions or closures. As more and more workplaces and businesses are adopting a vaccine policy, a vaccination verification strategy for businesses that serve the public is needed. A global solution implemented across the

province would support all regions and businesses’ to implement this seamlessly however if needed a local strategy may need to move forward.” As always, individuals born in 2009 or earlier looking to receive a first or second dose COVID-19 vaccine, to do so at the Devonshire Mall (former Sears store) mass vaccination site which is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-ins or appointments are available at that site. In addition, select participating pharmacies and healthcare providers are also offering COVID-19 vaccines in Windsor and Essex County and must be contacted directly to schedule an appointment. For comprehensive information about COVID-19 vaccines including facts, myths, FAQs, vaccination statistics, and more, please visit wechu.org.

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Bees off to their next adventures - Baseball season ends 1916 McLaughlin built in Oshawa

Your great-grandparents probably owned one.

Keith Corby of Delhi, Ontario, bought this beautiful 1916 McLaughlin touring car last spring from a man named Andy who restored it many years ago. The car is named after Sam McLaughlin, who brought General Motors to Oshawa in 1918. He was born September 8, 1871, exactly 150 years ago this week. His family began building car bodies mounted on a Buick chassis 114 years ago. When Andy bought the car in the early 1980s, it was in pieces and some parts were for a different car. With help from friends, he found a 1916 touring body in Prince Edward Island. The original chassis for that car was lost in a barn fire while the body was stored outside. With that body later mounted on a correct chassis, the restoration began. The engine required rings and valves and the two main bearings needed new babbit. Andy and his wife enrolled in an upholstery course at the local high school and redid the seats themselves. The leather side panels in all four doors are still original and have pockets with fasteners for storage. The paint work was performed by Andy in Dupont Centauri and it still looks good today. The car was on the road by 1988. The car is a McLaughlin model D45S, the “S” for special equipment including a front bumper, speedometer, locking glove box, and a clock, which still works. Between the clock and speedometer is the oil turbine gauge which spins a little turbine inside a glass window as oil flows through it to show the engine has oil. Andy wanted his car to go to a good home and it certainly has. Keith Corby has already put several hundred miles on the 1916 and hopes car shows will soon return so he can share his car by letting people sit in it and taking them for rides. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

submitted to EFP The Essex Peewee baseball team’s season has come to end, losing in a spectacular semi-final game matchup. The team was awarded third place medals after winning two games, and losing two, during the Forest Glade Tournament this past weekend. Tobey Trepanier and Ty Patterson, of Essex, continued to hit for power. Rocco Bellaire, Brendan Ledoux, and Cole Grant also hit well, and contributed to the offence all weekend. Center fielder Ricky White was sharp, and Jacob Clemens did a fine job locking down third base. Opposing coaches named and awarded an MVP player for each game. Jimmy Hayes, Sean Wilson, Zack Grien, and Trevor Benoit each earned MVP honours for their stellar play. The team will gather on Thursday at the park for some fun, games, and team awards.

A big thank you goes out to the team sponsor - The Essex Legion 201, the town and diamond workers, Essex Minor Baseball, the coaches, and the Bellaire family, who generously hosted multiple team swims and lunches. Lastly, Thank you

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Photo by: Dave Holland / Canadian Paralympic Committee final, Gagné, who is ranked second worldwide, only needed 23 seconds in the semi-final to dispatch of Germany’s Ramona Brussig, the bronze medallist in Rio, and advance to the final round. “I felt good and I was on a mission here [in Tokyo]. This was the second time I beat Alesia Stepaniuk after losing to her for most of my career.

I also beat my friend Ramona Brussig for the first time ever, which was great,” explained the Canadian, who finished fifth in Rio. Gagné’s silver medal closes out an arduous Paralympic cycle that included a forced break and hip surgery that put the brakes on her training program in 2020. Now, just over 14

months later, those obstacles are all behind her and she is honoured to have made history with her compatriots Jessica Klimkait and Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard, both of whom also achieved firsts in Canadian judo history by winning bronze medals in their respective categories at the Tokyo Olympic Games. “It’s a huge honour! They’re amazing women with big hearts and I’ll be linked to them forever. We made history together, and that’s very special to me.” Gagné will return to Canada on Sunday with a sense of accomplishment. She will enjoy a welldeserved break before deciding on her future plans. At age 35, she has not ruled out participating in the Paris Games, where she could take a final shot at becoming Paralympic champion. “Before I do anything else, I’m going to spend some time with my family. Then, I’ll talk to my coach and other team members to figure out what’s next. I’m going to take it one day at a time and see where it all leads,” she concluded.

party talking about taxing the rich,” she said, and stopping corporations from offshoring their money and not paying their fair share. People are making less money or staying at the same rate. She is also talking to people about cell bills and service. There are pockets where there is no cell service or no broadband internet, which has been essential to function the past 18-months with individuals working or schooling from home. Ramsey said she wants the seat back in the House of Commons because she believes Lewis has voted against the best interest of residents. “I know Essex deserves better. I know we need our voice back,” she said. “People know I am someone who is going to stand up for them and someone who is going to work hard and show up for the job.” She said politics should not be about what colour representatives wear, it should be about who they represent and helping people. She was thankful to those who participated and volunteered to help the

campaign. One of the individuals who participated in the virtual event, nearing the end, asked what the NDP policy was on vaccine passports as she felt freedoms were being eroded. This individual said she was against a mandate. Ramsey urged the individual to check out the NDP platform and noted the NDP was supportive of the vaccine. According to the NDP website, a press release issued on August 16 notes Singh called on Justin Trudeau to make specific commitments to have vaccine passports and mandatory vaccinations for federallyregulated industries in place by Labour Day. “Canadian families should be able to access vaccine passports as easily as possible. And they should be able to use them here at home – not just when travelling internationally,” Singh stated in the press release. “Real leadership – and not just talk – would mean getting more provinces to sign on to a vaccine passport, and ensure the passport is in place by Labour Day.”

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