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Relay for Life becomes Relay at Home ESSEX COUNTY — The Relay for Life is the Canadian Cancer Society’s largest fundraiser and has steep history in this area. The 12-hour overnight event is held annually in June at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Last year’s Relay rasied over $100,000 for the society. With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way the world operates for now, this year’s Relay for Life has been reimagined as Relay at Home. The new, fun and interactive way for participants to relay online from the comfort of their own home, allows for physical distancing. There have been particpants of all ages take part in the Relay in the past. Relay at Home will have interactive activities for all ages and feature the hallmark components from the inperson events. Donations will support people living with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those people is Allison Frankowski, who was first diagnosed in February of 2013.
When I was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, my first born was only one-and-a-half,” she said. “I went through 16 rounds of chemo, 25 rounds of radiation, a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.” Frankowski is participating to let other young women know that there is always hope and support. “They told me ALLISON after chemo that FRANKOWSKI I’d never be able to have anymore kids,” she said. She now has three children. On Saturday, June 13, from 7-9pm, you can join the Relay at Home and take part in all the interactive activities. It’s free to register at www.relayforlife.ca According to Maud van Gellecum from the Canadian Cancer Society, “Cancer isn’t taking a break during COVID, and neither are we.”
Wheatley holding their annual yard sale
WHEATLEY — The annual Wheatley town-wide yard sale is being held on Saturday, June 13. Addresses throughout town will have their goods out Saturday, with general open
times from 10am until 4pm. Organizers caution to keep social distancing and wear a mask to minimize exposure when you are unable to physical distance.
Looking for public input on Hwy. 3
LEAMINGTON — The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for the rehabilitation of Highway 3 from Essex Road 34 in the Town of Kingsville to Highway 77 in the Municipality of Leamington within the County of Essex. The province seeks your input on the existing conditions within the study area and is being undertaken primarily to address the existing pavement condition of approxi-
mately 6km of Highway 3 from Essex Road 34 to Highway 77. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Public commentary is respectfully requested by June 19th, 2020. To provide information or to request additional information on the project, please contact Clarissa Tiede at (226) 688-4885 or Clarissa.Tiede@ontario.ca.
Pet of the Week
Pecan is a 4 month old Lionhead bunny. This little sweetie still has some growing to do, but after spending the last few months in a foster home with her mom Macadamia this little lady is ready for a home of her own! Interested in adopting this little one into your family and helping her grow? Visit windsorhumane. org to learn more about how our online low contact adoptions are working! PECAN Windsor/Essex County Humane Society 519-966-5751 windsorhumane.org
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Kingsville student earns $10,000 for local Habitat for Humanity KINGSVILLE — A Grade 4 student from Jack Miner Public School in Kingsville has been named one of four runners-up in a Canada-wide writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity. The Meaning of Home is a national writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada that asks students in Grade 4, 5 and 6 to share what home means to them. Over 10,200 students entered this year’s Meaning of Home contest, which sets a new record. Kingsville student Lake Severin is one of three Grade 4 runners up in the national contest, helping win a $10,000 grant that will go towards Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex. “As we all take shelter in our homes right now, it has never been more essential that we provide safe decent homes for those in core housing need,” says Fiona Coughlin, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex. “Our children know what it means to have a safe, decent place to call home. And sadly many local youth also know what it’s like to worry about not having a home.” Here is Lake Severin’s poem that won him the honours. Feelings of Home by Lake Severin Home is where I have my bed. A safe place where I can lay my head. Because its mine, I feel so good, It’s not the same in another neighbourhood. The walls and roof cover all my favourite things. A warm feeling of happiness inside, is what my home brings. Through the front door, many mem-
ories are made. Hopes and dreams, laughs and tears, songs and games are played. Unique to me, my loved ones are inside. My house is a place where I display my pride. A place I can turn to, when all else is lost. No other place would comfort me, at no other cost. I can be me, when I am at home. To not have to walk the streets or roam. You can’t replace the feeling of HOME.
LAKE SEVERIN In addition to securing grants, every single student entry also earned a $10 donation for their local Habitat. During a time when many local Habitats are struggling with the financial impact from COVID-19 on their operations, this contest helped raise over $280,000 across Canada. Locally 292 students entered the contest raising an additional $2920 for our local Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex.
FUN IN THE SUN ANSWERS
CRYPTO : a. coast b. board c. curl d. waves WORDS SCRAMBLE: Crest GUESS WHO: Chris Evans
