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Golden Rescue brings happiness to retrievers worldwide By Devan Mighton In Istanbul, a golden retriever is considered a status pet. A sign of wealth, prosperity, and growth as a family. Unfortunately, for some of these puppies that are taken in, in Turkey, their fate is already sealed. Dogs cost money. Between shots, upkeep, housing, accessories, food, and entertainment, owning one can amount to the same financial stress as welcoming a child. What was once a cute little puppy will grow to an eventual 90-100 lb. dog that needs love, attention, and room to burn energy. Fortunately, for these dogs, Turkey is a no-kill country. Unfortunately, instead of turning these dogs in, desperate owners turn them out to the streets or dump them in local forests. Here in Canada, golden retrievers are rescued and supported by Golden Rescue, a nationwide, Barrie-based non-for-profit that was founded in 1990. With no paid staff and completely volunteer operated, Golden Rescue rescues, fosters, and plays matchmaker for thousands of golden retriever and golden-mix souls who
have been left to the wind. In 2005, LaSalle resident Kelly Blais became a volunteer for Golden Rescue and soon adopted her own retrievers—George and Murphy. The threesome soon grew to a foursome as Blais' partner Mike Kakuk of AM800's The Morning Drive with Mike and Lisa entered the fold. Since then, the power couple have donated their time, energy, and advocacy to the Golden Rescue cause. "I have an affinity for goldens, but
I have other dogs as well," admits Blais. "I think that golden retrievers have this real uniqueness about their personality. They're loving, they're goofy, they're great family pets in the sense that they love all people, they love other animals, they love life." Blais, who considers herself an animal lover, says that she has owned golden retrievers her entire life. "They're just a really good family dog," she adds. "I think they appeal to a broad range of individuals based on their personality and characteristics." Golden Rescue operates through volunteers that are positioned across Canada. To date, they have rescued over 4,100 dogs. Originally focussed in Ontario and Quebec, the single-breed rescue has expanded over the years to Western Canada and the Maritime Provinces. "Thirty-two years and we're still doing what we do," states Blais. "We've grown substantially over our 32 years. We started out as a handful of volunteers and have expanded across Canada. We have 500-plus volunteers across Canada—from placement FOREVER HOME, PAGE 03
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Three girls living in LaSalle are helping create hope for a family in need. Reese Litfin, 11, Katie Pillon, 10, and Nora Pillon, 8 organized a popcorn stand outside their home to help raise funds for 8 year old Abigaille D'Alimonte. Amie Litfin is a mother of one of the girls. She said we works with Abigaille's mother, Nicole, making this cause very near and dear to the families on both the receiving end and organization end of the fundraiser. "If the world was compromised of people who are kind and treated others how they would like to be treated, it would be a wonderful place to live," said Amie. "I tell my daughter, Reese, this all the time. She has become one of the most kind and empathic girl I know and I’m so glad to call her mine. These attributes need to be instilled in our youth to possibly teach some adults to be kind and love one another." In May 2022 Abby complained of her vision being blurred and having trouble seeing. Upon a routine eye exam they immediately sought medical attention for a cancerous tumour on her brain. At the surgery doctors determined that they could
not successfully remove all of the tumour because it had also attached to her spine. A separate surgery was performed to place a shunt to help control swelling. At this time, Abby is undergoing treatments to help maintain her symptoms with an uncertain future. Now the community has come together to help Reese, Nora and Katie raise more funds for Abby Twisted treats on Maple Rd kindly saw our as and donated some chocolate treats to sell as well. "The girls learned what it feels like to help someone with just being kind," said Amie. "Then the community did the rest by the outpouring support the girls. Abby was able to come to the popcorn stand and spend sometime with us last Thursday July 14 when the girls were selling. The smiles and laughs were enough to make the venture worth while." Nora, Katie and Reese have successfully raised $850 through the sale of popcorn. Further donations can be e-transfered or emailed for pick up via email amielitfin@gmail.com. The next fundraiser will be Friday, August 5 from 12 to 5 at the corner of Mayfair and Maple.
Celebration of the Century On June 30, June Rose Boose turned 100 years old. A milestone that was celebrated by the people she loves the most surrounding her, with bottles of champagne popping and, of course, a crown and sash. She was officially recognized by Essex MP Chris Lewis and by the City of Windsor with certificates to mark the occasion.
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Innovation Outpost @Urban Surf – Keeping your brand afloat
Wilder Side of the Law
Suing Mother Nature
WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union launch new supports for entrepreneurs By Matt Weingarden There’s a new way to support rural entrepreneurs, thanks to the launch of a partnership between WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union. Innovation Outposts are being set up across Essex County and Chatham-Kent, using business and community spaces to connect the people behind local start-ups and businesses. The program will host regular events and support business development through education and better links to other support groups and programs. “We realize that our region’s entrepreneurs, particularly those in more rural areas, have access to fewer resources than their peers in urban areas and face greater challenges in starting and scaling their companies,” said Adam Frye, director of Operations and Partnerships at WEtech Alliance. Fitness. Adventure. Passion. Included in the first session was Urban Surf Co., a locally based fitness and adventure company located at 55E. Pike Creek Rd. in Lakeshore. The company, who are celebrating its 10th anniversary in business, specialize in paddle board and kayak rentals, marina, summer camp, pottery classes and fitness sessions. The event featured a start-up branding presentation with Tia Hughes, a Lakeshore based female founder and branding expert and a brand presentation with Danielle Chevalier and Chris Mingay, founders and owners of Urban Surf Co., followed by a complimentary sunset paddle board experience. Participants were taught how to focus on various strategies and tips in keeping a start-up brand afloat as an entrepreneur. The event helped to create opportunities to network with entrepreneurs, business support organizations, partners and
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Danielle Chevalier and Chris Mingay, founders and owners of Urban Surf Co.,recently hosted a branding event, entitled Innovation Outpost for up and coming business owners via WE Tech Alliance and Libro Credit Union.
community members. “This program is great for those just starting a business…it’s a chance to meet, share ideas and some the of challenges new business owners might face and learn from each other,” said Chris Mingay. For Minguay and Chevalier, the 10 years in business has been challenging, yet rewarding, while keeping their brand top of mind. Since starting the business, they have grown to over 40 staff members. “We continue to grow and we want to offer all of our customers an amazing experience,” added Chevalier. The couple says they have a summer full of events line up for the public. So many if fact, they suggest visiting their website for all the details at Urbansurf.ca. Partnership between WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union The Innovation Outposts program builds upon the success of a sixyear partnership between WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union. “We want to empower entrepreneurs and their communities by connecting them to each other and to the regional resource network and bridging the rural innovation divide,” said Lori Atkinson, Libro’s regional manager in Windsor-Essex.
“We believe rural entrepreneurship is a key element to rural revitalization and regional economic impact and prosperity.” Natalie Close, Libro regional manager for Lambton, Kent and Middlesex Counties, said: “This is about creating opportunities to succeed, and making sure people with great ideas can make them work, wherever they are. It’s vital for rural economies to have supports like this, and it aligns well with Libro’s many years working with the rural community, especially in agriculture.” said Natalie Close, Libro Regional Manager for Lambton, Kent and Middlesex Counties For the next year, there will be Innovation Outposts hosting events in Amherstburg, Chatham-Kent, Lakeshore and Kingsville. All entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, potential entrepreneurs, students, and community members are invited. This is a three-year partnership, aiming to connect more than 250+ entrepreneurs with entrepreneurial training support hosting 10 events annually across Essex County and Chatham-Kent For more information on the Innovation Outposts program, visit: wetech-alliance.com/outposts
McGregor Music Festival makes impactful return after two-year hiatus McGregor Music Festival held its first in-person event in two years. The June festival, featuring local bands and a classic car show, raised over $76,000 in support of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Patient Assistance Fund and with Robes for Radiation. “It felt good to be back after two years. We had 900 people attend the 31st Annual McGregor Music Festival for Cancer. The weather was perfect, and people came out to enjoy the music, raffles and of course the Pig Auction. said Sue LeClair, event chair, McGregor Music Festival. The Patient Assistance Fund is available for patients for emergency use when all other forms of financial assistance are not available. The Cancer Program provides radiation treatment to approximately 115 patients each day. While waiting to receive radiation treatment, our patients are provided with Robes for Radiation; high quality robes stored in a warming cabinet. These robes not only provide warmth for radiation patients,
but also modesty and comfort over their hospital gowns. For more than 30 years, the McGregor Music Festival has provided summer fun and entertainment for the Windsor region while raising more than $400,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. “We say a big thank you to all the bands, sponsors, volunteers, and classic car enthusiasts that come out to make it a super day,” added LeClair.
We were on a brief family holiday around London, Ontario recently. One afternoon, a line of strong thunderstorms came rolling through, somewhat unexpectedly. Along with them, came a lot of rain. Like torrential downpour, roads covered in water, windshield wipers running at super-high speed and not keeping up kind of rain. We were safe and dry in our vehicle, marvelling at Mother Nature’s awesome power. However, the motorcyclists riding ahead of us did not
appear to share our enthusiasm, let alone our level of dryness. As we came to a slight bend in the road, Biker 1 started to lose traction and we watched as his back end started to ‘fish-tail’ violently, throwing Biker 1 from the bike. Bikers 2-5 immediately pulled over, as did we. To our amazement, Biker 1 was unscathed. Amazingly, he only had some ripped clothing and a scratch to his helmet. He was in good spirits and already laughing over the matter. As we said our goodbyes and gave our well-wishes, Biker 4 recognized me and said “Hey, can he sue Mother Nature? It’s her fault for dumping all that rain on us, isn’t it?”. I laughed it off and jokingly replied that if he figures out how, he is a better lawyer than me. Truth be told, this is a question I get periodically. People usually know that they cannot collect money from Mother Nature. However, they wonder whether their own insurance company will cover them, similar to when a criminal in a stolen vehicle causes an accident and their own insurance company covers them. The answer is still no, but if you figure out how, please let me know because I have a job offer for you and you are clearly a better lawyer than me.
Run for Rocky returns after five-year hiatus Funds raised support local Gay Straight Alliance Clubs across the county
After a five-year hiatus the Run for Rocky Legacy Project has partnered with Windsor-Essex Pride Fest to host the Run for Rocky, Saturday Aug. 6 on Pride Fest weekend. The legacy of the money raised through the initial five years of the Run for Rocky event which took place from 2013-2017 created a one-of-a-kind funding model in Canada which supports Gay Straight Alliance Clubs in the Windsor Essex County region. This year the Run for Rocky event will continue to support local GSA funding and will additionally support Windsor’s LGBTQ+ agencies. A portion of funds raised through this year’s R4R event will be donated to this area’s LGBTQ+ agencies including Windsor Pride Community, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and Trans Wellness Windsor. The cohesive effort of all of these
agencies working together ensures that that our LGBTQ+ Community and their families in this region are supported by strong agencies that meet their required needs. Many companies and organizations are finding the Run for Rocky the perfect outing which reflect their emphasis to support diverse workforces as well as to get staff together as a team who might be working remotely or in hybrid situations. The event provides the ability for corporations to work as a team to fundraise for a worthy cause or simply come together with their families to walk or run. The Run for Rocky has always been known as a great family friendly event which many companies appreciate. Registration is now open for both teams and individual participants to register at www.runforrocky.com
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Reducing methane is a quick climate solution
By David Suzuki One of the quickest, most cost-effective ways to slow global heating is to reduce methane emissions. That’s because, although methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, it remains in the atmosphere for a much shorter time. Methane is around 85 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year period, but most is removed from the atmosphere through oxidation within about 12 years. CO2 can remain in the atmosphere for hundreds or thousands of years, so its warming effects continue long after emissions are
reduced or eliminated. When more methane is released into the atmosphere than the amount removed, it contributes to climate change. Methane accounts for a third or more of global heating since pre-industrial times and is also a main source of ground-level ozone pollution, which causes at least a million premature deaths every year. More than 60 per cent is produced by human activities, mainly agriculture and oil and gas production and distribution, along with biogas burning and landfills. Natural sources include wetlands, permafrost, wildfires and termites. Atmospheric methane levels have increased by more than 150 per cent since industrialization and intensive agriculture began — and they continue to increase. Although a good percentage of anthropogenic methane emissions come from agriculture, this methane starts as atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is captured by plants through photosynthesis and often released as methane by animals that eat the plants. Methane emissions from fossil fuels, on the other hand, start out
deep in the earth, where they’ve been stored away from the atmosphere for millions of years. Regardless of the source, keeping excess methane from the atmosphere is crucial to resolving the climate crisis and to reducing pollution. There are many practical ways to do so and the effects would be quickly evident. Unfortunately, as with many climate solutions, they’re meeting with resistance from industry. According to the UN Environment Programme, “Human-caused methane emissions could be reduced by as much as 45 per cent within the decade. This would avert nearly 0.3°C of global warming by 2045, helping to limit global temperature rise to 1.5˚C and putting the planet on track to achieve the Paris Agreement targets” — and “would also prevent 260,000 premature deaths, 775,000 asthma-related hospital visits, 73 billion hours of lost labour from extreme heat and 25 million tonnes of crop losses.” Agricultural solutions range from improving livestock feed and cultivation practices to encouraging people to switch to more plant-based diets
and alternative protein sources. For fossil fuels, the ultimate solution is to shift quickly from coal, oil and gas to renewable energy, along with energy efficiency and conservation. Shorterterm solutions include reducing leakage from coal mines, oil and gas production and pipelines, and recovering and using methane from operations. But we’re going in the opposite direction. Methane emissions have been increasing rapidly over the past 15 years, and hit record highs in 2021. A recent study shows that, as more methane is emitted into to the atmosphere, less is being removed than previously, in part because increasing wildfires are affecting the ability of hydroxyl radicals to break it down. As the world heats, sources like melting permafrost are also releasing methane. And rather than slowing fossil fuel production, industry and governments have been ramping up, especially with fossil gas, often misnamed “natural gas” and “liquefied natural gas” (LNG) — which is mostly methane. Industry has been reluctant to take responsibility for numerous leaking abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells, and
Windsor Federation of Musicians holding youth charity fundraiser By Matt Weingarden The AFM Local 566 (Windsor Federation of Musicians) are hosting a youth charity fundraiser on Sunday August 14 at the Water's Edge Event Centre on Riverside Drive in Windsor beginning at 3 p.m. “What started out years ago as a memorial concert for our late friend, Mitch Lewis has now become something that we can build on to help the next generation of musicians in our community,” said Rob Balint a director on the AFM board. Tickets are $25 each, or a table of 8 is $160 All ticket sales go directly to the youth music fund to help support our local music programs in Windsor and Essex County and our next generation of musicians.
The organization is seeking sponsors at various levels to advertise at event. “Local 566 and IATSE Local 580 were hit hard during the pandemic with most of us unable to work for the better part of two years,” continued Balint. “Now that we are moving back in the right direction, we wanted to kick start our youth program involvement, so we are reaching out for your support. Our community has been resilient, and we hope to reflect that pride in this event for years to come.” Feature bands include The 519 Band, British Beat 66 and The Soul Shakers. Complimentary pizza for everyone will be served, with cash bar. “Covid stopped this event for 2 years and through this time we also lost other well- loved local musicians,”
added Balint. “We feel that this event should honour them too, and be a part of a shared legacy we wish to foster. Paying it forward the way our friends did will honour us as well.”
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volunteers, to intake volunteers, to fundraising and events, social media, and communications. She says that Golden Rescue isn't just a rescue and adoption agency. "Raising awareness, I think that's a big part of who we are—yes, we are all about rescuing and rehoming abandoned and displaced goldens, but a big part of our responsibility is educating the public on responsible pet ownership and I think that is where we succeed," explains Blais. "We have an education advocacy team that will come and speak to a group of individuals—whether it be a workplace or a service group or even a school to educate people on the importance of being a responsible pet parent." Since the mid-2000s, Golden Rescue has operated the Rescue Mission of Love—saving abandoned and stray goldens in Istanbul, Cairo,
and Mexico City. Blais says they have rescued over 1,500 international retrievers in that time through shelters that have been vetted and approved by Golden Rescue. Unfortunately, for Golden Rescue and other international rescues, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is enacting a ban on the import of international dogs from 100 countries starting Sept. 28—World Rabies Day. "The hardest part for us is that rabies is 100 per cent controllable," says Blais. "We do not bring any dog in from another country that hasn't been vetted properly, hasn't had flea and tick medication, that hasn't been tested for all of the particular diseases for that region, and no dog comes to Canada without a rabies vaccine. For us, and a lot of other rescues, we're working with Animal Justice, who has started a petition to stop this ban. It's hard because we're
doing all of the right things." "We are a responsible rescue organization, we do not want to put any other animal or any person in Canada at risk." Golden Rescue is an active participant in their communities across Canada and often frequents town fairs to show the public what they are about and give their pups some fresh air. On Oct. 1, Golden Rescue will be hosting a nationwide fitness event for dogs and their owners, known as Memories in Motion Coast-toCoast, where people will be encouraged to run, bike, walk, or just be active to raise awareness and funding for their cause. The non-for-profit will also soon host their first G olden Rescue Picnic since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, complete with games, events, a general store for merch, and raffles, where volunteers, followers, and supporters
Lakeshore dedicates park amenities to community advocates
Interested in attending or sponsoring this event? Tickets available at LaSalle Music (1775 Sprucewood Dr.), Velvet Financing (4049 Tecumseh Rd. E.) or the AFM office at 519-2582288 or www.eventbrite.ca.
The AFM Local 566 (Windsor Federation of Musicians) are hosting a youth charity fundraiser on Sunday August 14 at the Water's Edge Event Centre on Riverside Drive. Featured bands include The 519 Band, British Beat 66 and The Soul Shakers. – Photo courtesy Dori Sumter
In search of a ‘Forever Home’
to address other leaks. Governments and industry have also consistently underreported methane leaks, even as they support and promote rapid LNG expansion. In Alberta and elsewhere, industry executives have lobbied behind closed doors to relax regulations around monitoring and reporting leaks. And despite B.C.’s plan to increase royalty rates and reduce some credits for LNG projects, the government is fully supporting the industry. The European Union is even considering labelling some fossil gas as “green,” despite opposition. The push for continued and expanded reliance on fossil gas (mostly obtained through hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”) is also causing global geopolitical instability. It’s time to bring methane emissions — and the entire fossil fuel industry — under control. Reducing methane in the atmosphere will ensure rapid benefits for the climate and human health. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Writer and Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.
from across Canada can mingle in person. The event takes place on Sept. 17 at Viamede Resort in Kawartha Lakes. Blais wants it to be known that Golden Rescue is always looking for foster families. Golden Rescue provides an in-depth and profession surrender, foster, and adoption program, that can be accessed through their website, email, by phone, or social media, where owners are interviewed, dogs are observed and understood, and adoptees are selected based on compatibility. "Our process is more of a matching process," states Blais. "We look at our goldens and what they need and then we look at our families and we try to match them accordingly. Our end goal is that any golden in our program, if we're matching them with a potential forever family, we want that to be their last stop. We want it to truly be their forever home." For more information on Golden Rescue and their adoption process, please visit GoldenRescue.ca.
At the Canada Day festivities on Friday, July 1, the Municipality of Lakeshore officially dedicated two Millen Park amenities to honour former Woodslee residents and community advocates. First, council members, residents, and family members dedicated the park's pavilion to Richard Joseph "Joe" Croson. Croson, who died in 2000, was a pioneer in helping secure the land and funding for Millen Park. He served as a councillor for the former Rochester Township and was a tireless advocate for the community, with a particular interest in youth recreation and sport. The pavilion dedication was followed by a ceremony for the official unveiling of the Dr. Stephen F. Millen Trail. Dr. Millen, who died in 1961, was a lifelong resident of Woodslee and served the community as the area's resident doctor and as the Medical Officer of Health for the former Townships of Maidstone and Rochester. After the plaque unveiling, Council and community members celebrated the dedication with an inaugural walk around the trail. "These dedications will serve as a reminder of two of the modern pioneers of Woodslee," said Lakeshore mayor Tom Bain. "Both Joe and Dr. Millen were strong supporters of the community, and this park is a testament to their impact. As a Council, we are proud to honour and commemorate their contributions to our municipality."
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Belle River Cornhole league established
Donna Roubos takes aim at a recently established cornhole league, which takes place weekly at the Belle River Legion on Notre Dame Street. – Photo by Matt Weingarden
By Matt Weingarden A new cornhole league has emerged in Belle River on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., hosted by the Legion. This is our first year,” said Jerry
Marentette, organizer of the league. “I don’t think there has ever been one in Belle River. It’s a lot easier than horseshoes, we have a lot of women participating…we are playing as couples, so no one
dominates.” Male participants toss at 27 ft., while women are allowed a courtesy step. “At first, we were worried that we wouldn’t be able to attract the people, said Mario Desjardins, organizer. “However, after the first week…we had a number of people wanting to participate.” The group has planned out an eight-week schedule, with a couple weeks of playoffs. Although the league is presently full with players, there is a waiting list available to join. “We should be completed by September,” added Marentette. He says that there are plans in the works to carry the league over into the fall with the possibility of moving inside the legion on the second floor. Marentette and Desjardins wish to thank all of the league’s sponsors who stepped forward to support the weekly event.
Lakeshore’s River Ridge Park opens with a splash! By Matt Weingarden The new and improved River Ridge Park opened with a splash today, as Lakeshore mayor Tom Bain and members of council attended an official ribbon cutting and celebration of the new amenities and vast trail system. The park is located on Oakwood Avenue between Lakeshore Discovery Public School and St. Anne Catholic Secondary School. “It’s been a long time coming, and wow… Look at the results!” said mayor Bain, who was referring to the long, drawn-out construction process during the pandemic. It’s been a real team effort.” He cited construction delays due to Covid and not being able to attain materials as reasons for the delay as well as a continuous rise in costs. New amenities at the park include a splash pad, washroom and change room facilities, shade structures, exercise equipment, new lighting, parking area, pickleball courts, and landscaping. “With schools out, it’s a great time to reveal the new and improved River Ridge Park,” said mayor Tom Bain. “This park is the perfect addition to a growing area. It will serve as a gathering place for community members of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and cool off at the splash pad.” Background River Ridge Park is classified as a Community Park in the Lakeshore
Lakeshore mayor Tom Bain and Council members attended an official ribbon cutting and celebration of the River Ridge Parknew amenities and vast trail system on July 7, 2022. – Photos by Matt Weingarden
Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Additional features include: • The expanded park will serve residents in one of the fastest-growing areas in Lakeshore and Southwestern Ontario, as well as two local schools and the Ontario Early Years Centre. • The park offers accessible amenities for all ages, including a splash pad for kids, and a walking trail with exercise equipment for adults.
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The park is located next to a multi-use trail, which provides pedestrian-friendly access to the park as well as connectivity with the regional trail system and Lakeshore’s other parks. The total construction cost for the park improvement was $2.4 million. “We intend to keep improving all of our community parks across the Municipality. This is an absolute gem…unbelievable,” added Bain.
Concerts in the park By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Flute players Sue Lowther, Melissa Patterson and Karen Barnes joined with their band mates last week to mark the first
performance of the Chatham Concert Band's 95th season in Tecumseh Park. Back in full force after the pandemic, the band will play each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. for the duration of the summer.
Sweet success for Cottam Candy Snack Co.
By Caitlin Kelly Growing up Jason Clark would often work alongside his father, who was employed in the carnival business. Following in his father’s steps, he began using the cotton candy machine and booking small events to supplement his family’s income. Jason’s wife Amanda Clark described these early days of cotton candy as a “hobby”, indicating Jason would initially book events at random, whenever he received a special request or felt the pull to revisit his sugary roots. Soon more requests were coming in and Jason decided to take his hobby to a new level and launch an official business. Jason joined forces with wife Amanda and friends Greg Anger and Samantha Tofflemire and Cottam Candy Snack Co. was born. Opening a business is not without its challenges and has not always been an easy journey. Amanda Clark recalled the early days of the business, when the four co-owners would brainstorm ways to find success with the company. Although business began to pick up quickly, the foursome could have never imagined Cottam Candy Snack Co. would take off and become what it is today. This new collaborative business venture allowed the company to truly reach for the stars. The group still holds on to the cotton candy roots, though they have also become known for more recent additions. Locals flock to Cottam Candy Snack Co. to enjoy fresh lemonade, mini donuts, candy apples, and caramel apples. Today, Cottam Candy is a local staple at festivals and pop-up markets. You may have seen them at Art in the Park, Belle River Stroll the Street, or the Kingsville Highland Games, and you still have plenty of opportunity
to catch them at Kingsville Open Streets, Cindy’s Night Markets, and the Cottam Horse Show - among other events. When the joint owners of Cottam Candy Snack Co. were approached by the Willow Tree Market in Kingsville regarding developing a retail program, Amanda recalls being so grateful that someone was willing to take a chance on their business, a chance that would largely increase the reach of Cottam Candy Snack Co. The group immediately saw the advantage in this partnership, and the now-thriving retail program was launched. The collaboration with the Willow Tree Market has been a success, and Amanda reported being contacted by several other local retailers since the initial launch of the retail program. On behalf of all four owners, Amanda expressed gratitude for the hometown support of the business, indicating small town communities “love to support someone who is home-grown, and we love supporting them too”. Each event draws a stronger connection to the community and Amanda described the joy they all feel when they see their “regular customers” out in the community. What’s next for Cottam Candy Snack Co.? You’ll have to follow along to find out! Cottam Candy’s menu and event schedule can be found on their Facebook or Instagram pages. As well as local events and markets, Cottam Candy Snack Co. is available for custom parties. As Amanda stated, Cottam Candy Snack Co. is “always so honoured, when someone wants to have a little bit of Cottam Candy at their celebration.” If you are interested in adding a layer of local sweetness to your next birthday party, wedding, or shower, contact Cottam Candy at cottamcandy@gmail.com.
Affordable ways to boost your skill set Was there ever anything you wanted to learn, but didn’t? Do you feel like it is too late to begin learning it? What barriers are stopping you? For some of us, a barrier is simply knowing where to find good resources. The Internet is full of free information, and sometimes it can feel like there is too much out there. There are lifetimes worth of free education online and it can be difficult to figure out where to go, how to use it and how to make it work for you. So, look for those created with the adult learner in mind.
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The LaSalle Police Youth Foundation thanks our LPYF Charity Golf Tournament Sponsors and Donors Community Support The LaSalle Police Youth Foundation held its 19th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, July 18 at Essex Golf and Country Club. The LPYF is run by the LaSalle Police Service with a goal to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The following are the primary beneficiaries of your generous donations this year and we hope that you take great pride in knowing how much good you are doing for our community. 1) St. Andrews Food Bank LaSalle, 2) WETRA – Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, 3) The Kaschenko family whom we welcome from Ukraine with open arms. Their family left their home country as a result of the war and have been staying safely in our community with the assistance of Mary Lambrose of Integrity Group. Our ability to assist with youth-related initiatives, activities, and organizations in LaSalle and Essex County would not be possible without the gracious and generous support of our sponsors. We are grateful to our loyal supporters, donors, and sponsors; many of whom have been with us since the beginning. You continue to guide us and inspire us, in our efforts to promote inclusiveness, public safety, and community wellbeing. The LPYF Charity Golf Tournament is our sole source of fundraising and every penny gets re-invested back into the LaSalle and Greater Essex County community. Since 2002, we have raised over $300,000.00 and have been able to assist so many because of your generosity. This is how your donations and support to the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation have made a difference for youth-related organizations, events, and initiatives in our community… St. Thomas of Villanova – Bursary / LaSalle Bicycle Rodeo House of Sophrosyne / Sandwich Secondary – Bursary Fitness for Hospice / Victim
Services – Children’s Christmas Sandwich Secondary Robotics Team / 46th LaSalle Girl Guides / St. Clair College – Student Council Ecole E.J. Lajeunesse Robotics Team / 95th LaSalle Scouting Group Turtle Club LaSalle / Noah’s House / LaSalle Athletics Baseball LaSalle Spirit Special Olympics / Summer Safe Cycling Program LaSalle Rotary Club / Child Seat Safety Clinics ICHA Handicapable Fishing / Windsor Essex Children’s Aid LaSalle Kin Club / St. Clair College Community Safety Net – Drug Awareness for Youth Sandwich Sabres Football / St. Andrews LaSalle Food Bank Wounded Warriors / South Asian Centre of Windsor St. Andrews LaSalle Food Bank – Christmas Baskets Kiwanis Club Windsor / Maryvale RBC LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club / LaSalle Hangout for Youth / LaSalle Minor Hockey Association L a S a l l e -W i n d s o r S p e c i a l Olympics /The Children’s Safety Village John McGivney Centre Windsor Essex County Youth Advocacy Centre LaSalle Empowerment Assistance Program Holy Cross Robotics / Bike Windsor Essex and many others over the years… Please join us in thanking and congratulating our 2022 sponsors for their ongoing commitment to community support: Vo l l m e r – A m u l t i -Tr a d e Contractor / Sutton Creek Golf Club International Police Association – R Glenn Fahrhall – Home Comfort Specialists / Frank Cremasco Cabinets Inc. / Unifor Local 444 / The G.O.A.T. Tap and Eatery Heavenly Rest Cemetary / Edward Jones investments – Don Harris Bondy Insurance / Essentials Pharmacy – Malden Road Active Body Physical Therapy /
LaSalle Towing and Recovery Orient Restaurant – LaSalle / Fudero’s Elite Hockey Training (FEHT) Alpine Construction / J.T.’s Investments Inc. Reiner’s Guaranteed Collision / Reaume Chevrolet Buick GMC Garlatti Landscaping Inc. / Rexall Drugstore #8121 Malden Road MSJ Automotive Services / Capri Pizza – LaSalle Tim Horton’s – 5775 Malden Road / Windsor Regional Hospital Pearsall, Marshall, Halliwill & Seaton LLP Hotham Building Materials Inc. / PC Outlet Joe Meloche Ford Sales LTD. / Rob’s Whole Health Pharmacy Accident Support Services International Inc. Electra-Tech MFG. Inc. / Sunshine Group Capital Inc. Wolfhead Distillery / Dr. Adam McIndoo Chiropractic Centre St. Clair College / Thames Communication LTD. LaSalle Police Association / McTague Law Firm LLP We would also like to thank all the people and businesses for their generous donations of gifts, prizes, and monetary donations to the 2022 LPYF Charity Golf Tournament: Blush Spa & Salon / Wolfhead Distillery / The Pool Lady / Eye Smile Vision / Monarch Basics / Joe Schmoe’s Eats and Drinks The Hideout Bar and Grill / Kingsville Golf & Country Club McDonald’s Restaurant – Ojibway Parkway / Sinjari Small Engine Repair / Zehrs Malden Road / Precision Jewelers Colbro Equipment Rentals / Devonshire Mall Tim Horton’s Malden Road – JSR Schroeder Families First Funeral Home / FYI Doctors T i n a Me d f o r d D e s j a r d i n s Insurance Shoppers Drug Mart, Malden Road Lucier Glove & Safety Products Windsor Essex Therapeutic
The twins are finally going home After over 100 days in the hospital, on July 22 the twin girls, Ella and Sophia finally went home with their parents. Kristy Pender and her fiancee Dallin Grantmyre were overjoyed when they found out she was pregnant with their rainbow babies - twin girls, named Sophia and Ella. Shortly after, Pender began having complications that forced her to take a leave from work to go on bed rest when she was just five weeks pregnant. When the time came for the twins anatomy ultrasound, where the babies were measured, and their organ function was checked, Pender was frustrated to be told on two separate occasions that she had to come back for another appointment because her babies were too active to get accurate pictures of both of their hearts. The girls were officially diagnosed with a cardiac disease called Tetralogy of Fallot, which is a rare condition where defects affect the structure of the heart. Ella also has Pulmonary Atresia where the valve that controls blood flow to her lungs hasn't formed at all. On April 5, 2022 at 8:27pm and 8:37pm Sophia Marie and Ella Rose made their way
into the world at only 30 weeks gestation. Both had procedures done to their hearts and with many ups and downs along the way, the family has been told they will finally be going home. The girls will still need full open heart surgeries closer to when they are seven months old and their little bodies are stronger. The surgeries will take place at Sick Kids and the Grantmyre family will be expected to travel back and forth until then for many monitoring appointments for both girls. To donate to the Grantmyre family or for updates on their journey, visit their GoFundMe page.
Riding Association Joe Monteleone – Century 21 / Integrite Group Inc. Caesars Windsor Security Advance Business Systems / Capri Pizza Antonino’s Original Pizza Dominion G olf Course / Starbucks LaSalle / Naples Pizza LaSalle Laser-It Salon & Medical Spa / Beachwalk Family Fitness Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre Thank you to Families First Funeral Home for creating all our signs. Thank you to McDonald’s Ojibway for the morning refreshments. Thank you to Zehrs LaSalle
for the snacks and water, and thank you to Laura’s Bakery and Deli for preparing the delicious lunch. Thank you to Essex Golf and Country Club staff for hosting us once again and for putting on a topnotch tournament and dinner! If anyone would like information on how you can join these great community partners in providing support or sponsorship for youth-related activities, initiatives, and organizations in our community through the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, please contact Senior Constable Terry Seguin at tseguin@lasallepolice.ca.
Rib time!
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Things were smoking in Tecumseh Park Friday, as Chatham Ribfest 2022 kicked into high gear with music, vendors and of course tender and delicious ribs. Here former Chatham resident Jorge Gonzalez, owner of Gonzalez’s BBQ in London, splashes on some sauce with a little bit of help from daughter Daryerlin. - The Chatham Voice
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Man Faces Several Criminal Charges After Single Vehicle Collision A severely damaged Toyota Corolla was discovered approximately 10 meters off the roadway in the 700 block of Highway 18 just before 3:00 a.m. on Friday by LaSalle Police Officers who were on patrol. It was apparent that the vehicle had just been involved in a serious collision and officers quickly began to investigate. Officers located the male driver who was still with the vehicle and began to assess if he was injured. While the officers were speaking with him, he fled on foot and tried to hide but was quickly located. Officers formed the opinion that his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by the prior consumption of alcohol and he was arrested for impaired operation of a motor
vehicle. The investigating officer demanded that the male provide a breath sample which he refused. Refusal to provide a breath sample when demanded by a police officer is a criminal offence. Paramedics were summoned to assess injuries the male sustained as a result of the collision and he was transported to the hospital for further assessment. The investigation revealed that the
involved Toyota had been reported stolen out of York Region, Ontario the evening prior. Investigators also learned that the male was currently bound by a Judicial Release Order to remain in his residence at all times except for personal medical emergencies. Furthermore, at the time of the incident, the male’s driver’s licence was suspended for a variety of reasons. As a result of this investigation
the male was charged with the following offences and held in custody for a bail hearing: 1) Impaired Operation contrary to section 320.14 Criminal Code 2) Failure or Refusal to comply with demand contrary to section 320.15 Criminal Code 3) Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 contrary to section 354(1) Criminal Code 4) Fail to comply with Release order contrary to section 145(5)(a) Criminal Code 5) Two counts of driving while under suspension to section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act Anyone with information should call LaSalle Police Service at 519-9695210 or Crime Stoppers at https:// www.catchcrooks.com/ 519 258-8477.
New book tackles racism in sport in southern Ontario
Amherstburg Community Services provides meals to people in need in designated areas such as Amherstburg, LaSalle, Harrow, and McGregor ACS is in need of volunteer Meals On Wheels Drivers in LaSalle. ACS brings the meals to St. Andrews church on Reaume Street in LaSalle. Volunteer drivers would deliver in LaSalle only and drop off the carry totes back to the church. No driving to Amherstburg is required. If people are interested in details please call Branka at (519) 736-5471
LaSalle Announced Night Market Dates The LaSalle Night Market is held the last Sunday of each month from May through to September from 4 pm to 8 pm. The 2022 event dates are as follows: Sunday, July 31, Sunday, August 28, Sunday, September 25 Vendors feature talented local artisans and crafters, farm-to-table local produce, delicious food vendors, amazing merchant consultants and local businesses, exhibiting their handmade and handcrafted products. We are looking forward to seeing you at the LaSalle Night Market! Take a walk or ride your bike and join us at the LaSalle Civic Centre. The event will take place rain or shine. Admission is free, all are welcome.
By Adam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative When author Ian Kennedy set out to write On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport, he did so with the goal of writing an historical take on the area where he was raised in southern Ontario. On Account of Darkness takes a personal look at the sports history of the Chatham region. It documents the stories of marginalized sports teams and players over the past several centuries. The book’s opening passages highlight a centuries-long history of racial tension between Indigenous and settler population. The book also touches on the sports history of Japanese and Black Canadians in the region, with Kennedy conducting interviews with dozens of athletes, their families, coaches, and friends to help contextualize the history. Kennedy hopes that readers will be able to use his book as an educational tool to learn more about the history of sports within Canada that they might be unfamiliar with, or to expand on their previous knowledge and understanding. “The idea with the book is to be an anti-racist text that preserves stories and provides that opportunity in that space for others to hear the perspectives and the experiences that aren't our own,” he said. Kennedy grew up in the Chatham region near the Walpole Island First Nation. He said his perspective of the local Indigenous population as a white person was one that was clouded by misinformation and stereotypes.
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“I’ve placed myself in these stories as someone who was, admittedly, oblivious and part of the problem for many years,” Kennedy wrote in the book’s introduction. But, he says, he’s been changed. Kennedy says it’s important to understand the historical context of the local Indigenous populations in order for people to comprehend modern day discussions of race. “Because if we can't connect with each other, to understand different backgrounds and how residential school affected people… and how our government and our church and our sports communities have impacted the way that we see each other, we can't be good allies.” Kennedy notes the hypocrisy of “Touting the brave Chief Tecumseh who fought with local soldiers in the War of 1812, while ignoring the
disenfranchisement and genocide of Indigenous peoples.” On Account of Darkness hit shelves in May and is published by Tidewater press. It’s available in major bookstores and online retailers and is already making an impact. “On Account of Darkness is a book we can all learn from,” reads a testimonial from Indigenous hockey player Brigette Lacquette. She grew up in the remote Métis community of Mallard, Man. and helped win a silver medal for Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. “Overcoming obstacles such as racism as well as prejudice… these are the truths that need to be heard across the globe.” Kennedy says it all ties together “and understanding our past is crucial for us to fix those issues and make sport a place where everyone can
participate and where it becomes a healthy, healing, fun environment to be rather than this hyper-competitive space that it is right now,” he said. Kennedy writes in the opening of the book, “The area’s whiteness has created a hostile environment for visitors. Like any home team, we’ve yelled, we’ve banged on the glass, we’ve used our home-field advantage against those who try to belong here with us, even those who were here before we arrived.” Kennedy hopes that readers will be inspired to do their own research beyond the conclusion of his book. “I want this just to be a beginning to the conversation, because I recognize that I come from a place of privilege that I can say things freely at this point without some of the backlash that others might receive. So that's where I can amplify voices and hold that space.” - Windspeaker.com
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Lasalle May Change the Name of Matchette Road On July 11, Windsor City Council passed the notion to change the spelling of Matchette Road to Matchett Road and LaSalle may follow suit. Over $6,500 will be spent by the City of Windsor to correct the signs within City jurisdiction on Matchette which also goes through LaSalle. The Matchett family has brought the topic to LaSalle council in the past, but without Windsor agreeing to change the name, the notion didn't pass vote. Mayor Marc Bondy said now that Windsor has agreed to drop the 'e' off Matchett, that the town council will likely be approached again. The road was originally named after 'Ojibway Pioneer' Alfred Matchett.
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Lakeshore – Our history By Kirk Walstedt In this edition, and in future editions of this newspaper, it will be my distinct pleasure to be able to share with you the history of this area now known as the Municipality of Lakeshore from its very earliest days into the 21st Century. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. The Municipality of Lakeshore has a long and colourful history.
abundance of deer, bear, caribou and perhaps even mammoths also made this area a desirable location for seasonal hunting by the early inhabitants. When the first explorers and fur traders arrived in the early 17th century, French maps show this area as belonging to the Neutral Confederacy whose numbers by 1654 had been greatly reduced due to famine and disease. Early records also show that in 1721 some native encampments still
Archeological finds dating back to 8000 BC show that the Lakeshore area was no doubt inhabited, although sparsely at this early date. Author and historian Kirk Walstedt pictured with a collection of ancient arrowheads found in Lakeshore.
Prior to the county wide amalgamation in the late 1990's of the 21 municipalities that made up the County of Essex, the Town of Belle River and the Townships of Maidstone, Rochester, Tilbury West and Tilbury North were separate municipalities. Archeological finds dating back to 8000 BC show us that this area was no doubt inhabited, although sparsely at this early date. During this prehistoric time, the rivers and creeks held a vast array of fish and fowl while an
existed on the south shore of Lake St. Clair. With the establishment of the French fur trade and the military garrison at Detroit, settlers from Quebec and France began to move into the area. And with the fur traders and settlers came the demise of the native inhabitant's way of life. In 1790 the western half of Southwestern Ontario was ceded to the British, who had taken control of the area in 1763, as a result of their success over the French in the 7 Years War.
A whale of a tale! Sunsplash fishing derby a hit A great time was had by all at the SunSplash Kids Fishing Derby. Sponsors the Insurance Store handed out supply packs to the participants as they arrived. Knights of Columbus Council 2775 and Belle River Legion 399 both donated funds to cover Here's a list of the winners: 2-6 years of age; Lucas Barrette 15.8" Watson Hesp 14" Tanner Thibert 13" Mason Willemse 13" 7-10 years of age; Gabriel Reed
28"
the prizes awarded to the 12 winners. “I watched a two-yearold pull up a big fish with a Spider-Man fishing rod. It was an amazing day,” laughed organizer Dave Monk, who chaired the event working with Belle River B.I.A president Moe Mailloux. Peyton Trepanier Mackenzie Adam
27" 20.5"
11-14 years of age; Evan Taylor 21" Sebastion Roach 19" Astin Hunt 18" Anthony Dewaard 16.5"
On May 19, 1790 the British and the principal Chiefs of the Chippewa, Pottawatomy and Huron Nations of Detroit signed a Treaty ceding to the British the Counties, Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton. The price paid by the British was 1,200 British Pounds in trade goods or $311,000.00 in today's Canadian currency. The Treaty made this land available to the growing European population located in the Detroit Region, which was a British possession at the time and to the early settlers on lands to the south of Detroit, now Essex County. In 1793 British Surveyor Patrick McNiff was ordered by the Land Board of the Western District to survey, “a heavily forested, swamp like area on the southern shores of lake St. Clair.” The Land Board had been created to assist with the settlement of this area. After the survey was complete the Board would distribute location tickets, according to the new survey, to new settlers for 50, 100 and 200 acre parcels. At the time of McNiff 's survey the area later to be known as Maidstone Township, was densely forested with large stands of ash, elm, buttonwood, ironwood and hickory. Extensive swamps and bogs were intermingled throughout the forests. Due to these swamps and bogs McNiff, in his initial survey, was only able to survey along the Lake St. Clair shoreline and the lands on either side of Pike Creek and Puce River. Additional surveys from Pike Creek east to the River Thames into the interiors of the lands where Belle River is now located and into the interiors of Rochester, Tilbury North and Tilbury West Townships closely match Patrick McNiff's early description of Maidstone Township. In next month's edition I'll explore the trials and tribulations of Lakeshore's first settlers in this somewhat inhospitable land. About Kirk Walstedt Kirk is a 4th generation Lakeshore resident, born and raised on the family farm in the former Maidstone Township. He is an archeologist, historian and author. Kirk was reeve of the former Maidstone Township and currently sits as Ward 5 councillor for the Municipality of Lakeshore.
The puck stops here! Perry Wilson scores big with goalies
By John Humphrey Goalie coach extraordinaire Perry Wilson has been helping puck stoppers of both sexes and varying skills levels for decades and fortunately he is not about to stop assisting players of all ages realize their fullest potential anytime soon. In fact, Wilson has been cranking up the intensity and frequency of his efforts since helping to open Prospects Goaltending and Athletics in Tecumseh this past spring. “Being a coach, especially for goalies, is like being teacher since there is a connection you have with the players who look to you to help them become better players,” Wilson said recently. “There's a connection between the coach and the players and is gratifying to see them improve their skills and advance in their careers – where that be junior, college, pro, semi-pro or pro hockey in Europe. “I'm not saying that I am the world's greatest goalie coach, but it's my passion and it clearly comes out and it gains the trust of my players,” Wilson added. “And once I have the players' trust, everything flows from there.” Wilson was quick to profess that he has long had a simple coaching philosophy. “I don't touch a player's skills – I'm not a skills coach. “In countries such as Finland and Sweden, where they have been developing world-class goalies for years and continue to do so, they don't concern themselves with developing a goalie's skills,” he claimed. “I focus on teaching better habits that enhance a goalie's skill and performance. “When I start working with a goalie, regardless of their age, I will dissect their skills and their strengths and weaknesses, and then I help them rid of their weaknesses.” Wilson has worked with Hockey Canada as goaltending coach for Canada’s National Women’s Program since 2009-10, helping them to a Gold Medal at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship, and was also on staff for the Senior Women’s World Championship that same year. Additionally, he has been part of Hockey Canada’s U22 Development team’s Gold Medal wins at the 2013 Meco Cup in Fussen, Germany, 2011 MLP Cup in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and at the 2010 MLP Cup in Ravensburg, Germany, along with numerous National team development and evaluation camps. Wilson was also the goaltending coach for the 2010 Sutherland Cup winning LaSalle Vipers and has been consulting with goalies of all ages and ability levels for decades. In recent years Wilson has
himself become a student of a relatively new concept and practice in goaltender training and those goalies who have had the wisdom to accept and work on the method have elevated their own game significantly – and often very quickly. The head trajectory technique developed by well-known goalie coach Lyle Mast has been embraced by Wilson and is one that he utilizes with his goaltending clients. The head trajectory technique is based on the simply principle that goaltenders can improve their performance by locking their eyes in place and following the puck directly from the release of the shooting player. “If you see the puck's release and then it gets deflected on the way to the net you can still pick (IE – see it) it up quicker and react react better and more appropriately,” Wilson offered. “By keeping your focus on the puck you can turn your head with the play.” If a goalie can maintain their line of sight of the puck while not moving their head much, their body will react accordingly and put them in a better position to make the save.
About Prospects Goaltending and Athletics Prospects Goaltending and Athletics offers pre-tryout small group clinics at a Real Ice training facility opened by Perry Wilson and partners in March of 2022. The state-of-the-art facility is located at 310 Croft Drive in Tecumseh and offers onice services such as clinics, and private or semi-private instruction on real or synthetic ice in addition to off-ice instruction such as hockey and goalie-specific strength and conditioning, private video review and Sense Arena Virtual Reality Training. For more information visit www. prospectsgoaltending.com or e-mail prospectsatletics.com@ gmail.com.
Moreover, head trajectory is an easily employable concept for any goalie at any level, Wilson added. In an effort to keep his own skill set at the highest level possible, Wilson has been a member of the National Hockey League Coaches' Association, an organization that endeavors to help hockey coaches from youth level up to the highest level of the game. “The NHL is not on my radar now or anytime soon,” admitted Wilson. ”And that's OK as I will continue to pay my dues in order to coach at the highest level that I can. If that means starting out in the (minor professional) East Coast League (ECHL) or American Hockey League (AHL), I am fine with that,” he continued. “I am not looking for a handout; I am looking for a hand-up.” Wilson is also a member of the NHLCA's BIPOC Coaches Program, an initiative that aims to specifically support black, indigenous and coaches of colour in several areas including skills development, leadership strategies, communication tactics, networking, and career advancement opportunities.
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The Town of Tecumseh is officially 100 years young Residents marked the town’s 100th anniversary - albeit a year late due to pandemic restrictions - last month with three days of fun and free family events to celebrate the town, its people and its history. “We’re blessed as a community here,” Tecumseh mayor Gary McNamara said. “I know it sounds corny, but it’s really about the people. They come together they’re very passionate about the town.” The town was incorporated in 1921, and First World War veteran and doctor Paul Poisson was the town’s first mayor. Poisson served as mayor for a term before going on to represent the
region in provincial politics. When it incorporated the town had about 912 people and has now grown to more than 25,000, McNamara said. “It’s a very diverse, very caring community,” he said. Artist Hired to Create Centennial Mural: A new mural was introduced on the west-facing wall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Colonel Paul Poisson, Branch 261 building as part of Tecumseh’s 100th anniversary celebration in July. The mural was created to honour Poisson, a World War I veter-
an who was the Town’s first mayor. The mural was done by local artist David Derkatz — better known as DERKZ. Derkatz is well-known for more than 100 murals across Windsor and Essex County, including the mural honouring healthcare workers on the Penalty Box restaurant. The mural pays tribute to those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the poppy. Tecumseh council authorized the mayor and clerk to finalize an agreement with Derkz, which is charging $30,000 plus HST. The cost of the mural is being covered by a Veterans Affairs Canada
grant, another grant obtained through a partnership with the Tecumseh BIA and a corporate sponsorship from the University of Windsor. “We just wanted a piece that celebrates and honours the fallen soldiers and current soldiers here in Canada, and also a destination that people can come to pay their respects,” Derkatz said, thanking the many partners that made the mural project possible. The mural took about 10 days to finish, including a late night Saturday to get it ready for Sunday’s big reveal. Other celebrations over the
weekend included a pancake breakfast, bike rally, fireworks, outdoor movie nights, First Nations ceremonies and a waterfront canoe parade. “Here we are 100 years later, and I’m looking forward to the next 100 years,” McNamara said. Source: Town of Tecumseh
Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 | Municipality of Lakeshore Take notice, that tenders are invited for the purchase of lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 419 Notre Dame St, Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0. The tenders will be opened both virtually and in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. For more information about the properties and prescribed forms, please visit Lakeshore.ca/TaxSale. Except as follows, the Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. List of properties: Item: #1 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285 Con S Talbot Rd Maidstone. Designated as Pts 3 & 7, Plan 12R8097, Subject to Easement in R439350; Essex Roll Number: 3751.050.000.09950 Pin: 75017-0079 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $23,286.97 Item: #2 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285, Con South Talbot Road Designated as Pts 5 & 6, Plan 12R8097; Lakeshore; Save and Except Pts 1 & 2, Plan 12R21861; S/T Ease as in R21076 and R439350 Roll Number: 3751.050.000.10000 PIN: 75017-0083 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $16,397.13 Item: #3 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285, Con South Talbot Road Designated as Pt 2, Plan 12R8097; Lakeshore; S/T Ease as in R439350; Roll Number: 3751.050.000.10050 PIN: 75017-0085 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $2,358.24 Item: #4 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285 Con South Talbot Road Maidstone Designated as Pt 4, Plan 12R8097, Subject to Easement in R439350; Essex Roll Number: 3751.050.000.10075 PIN: 75017-0081 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $1,685.62
Item: #5 Property: 884 Old Tecumseh Road Legal Description: Lt 79 Plan 869 Maidstone; Pt Lt 78 Plan 869 Maidstone as in R1436804; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.200.000.22500 PIN: 75004-0078 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $78,460.73 Item: #6 Property: 0 Rochester Townline Legal Description: Pt S Pt Lt 1 Con ERR Rochester as in R012032 E of Tecumseh Rd Except Pt 2, 6 Plan 12R3556, R685330 & R1060698; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.590.000.08000 PIN: 75051-0042 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $1,619.91 Item: #7 Property: 278 Rochester Townline Legal Description: Pt Lt 1 Con 2 Tilbury Pt 6 Plan 12R20958; Lakeshore; T/W Ease CE54014 on Pts 2, 4, 8 Plan 12R20958, PIN 75065-0102 (LT) AND Pt Lt 1 Con 2 Tilbury Pt 2 Plan 12R10956 Except Pts 7, 8, 9 Plan 12R20958; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.710.000.01810 PIN: 75065-0105 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $50,879.77 Item: #8 Property: 715 Duplessis Street Legal Description: Lt 406 - 407 Plan 1620 Tilbury North; Pt Lt 405, 408 Plan 1620 Tilbury North as in R464316; S/T R464316; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.730.000.26700 PIN: 75072-0204 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $6,250.98 Item: #9 Property: 0 St. Clair Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 15 Con Broken Front Tilbury as in TN8261 Except Pt 1 Plan 12R3414; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.730.000.39403 PIN: 75072-0434 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $2,028.45 Item: #10 Property: 0 County Road 46 Legal Description: Pt S 1/2 Lt 8 Con NMR Tilbury Pt 2, 3 Plan 12R2764; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.930.000.01000 PIN: 75062-0243 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $17,788.83 Item: #11 Property: 0 County Road 46 Pt S 1/2 Lt 8 Con NMR Tilbury; PT N 1/2 Lt 8 Con NMR Tilbury Pt 1 Plan 12R2764; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.930.000.01001 PIN: 75062-0244 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $12,174.54
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How to avoid cold symptoms come summer Warm weather is finally here and with limited sunny days to enjoy, catching a summer cold is the last thing you want to deal with. Unfortunately, like winter colds, they can set us back and are a pain to deal with. At the end of the day, a preventative approach of minding your diet and lifestyle choices is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out on any enjoyable summer weekends. Reduce stress Unchecked stress can have a negative impact on our immune health, making anyone more susceptible to catching a cold. Find time each day to bring balance back to your mind and body through activities that help calm the nervous system. For example, studies have shown that fresh air and time in nature can do wonders for our health and can help to lower stress.
Catch high-quality Zzzs Lack of good sleep also predisposes our bodies to the common cold. Sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Create a solid sleep routine and prioritize getting deep and restorative rest to keep your immune system balanced through the summer and all year-round. Include a variety of whole foods in your diet Whole foods are those that have not been processed, refined or had extra ingredients added to them, and they help to keep us healthy. These foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, meat, fish and eggs. There are so many delicious fruits and vegetables in season during the summer, so be sure to take advantage of them and fill your
daily diet with variety. Consider a supplement like zinc for immune health This mighty trace mineral plays a crucial role in the body’s immune and detoxification processes. It is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. “Zinc is essential in the sense that your body doesn’t produce or store it, so daily zinc intake is important,” says Jenna Mangan, a certified nutritional practitioner with CanPrev. “Apart from its role in immune health, zinc also does a lot of big jobs for one unassuming mineral like helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels, keeping your thyroid functioning as it should, and supporting wound healing, growth, taste, and vision.” Find more tips at canprev.ca. – News Canada
National Advisory Committee Formed To Assist In Locating Unmarked Graves By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
committee is doing “important heart work” in a news release announcing its establishment. NCTR executive director Stephanie Scott said the committee’s work “will be part of the important healing journey to honour the little ones” who never returned home. “Too many children were denied the final dignity of being laid to rest according to their own customs and traditions. Too many families and communities have never been able to find their loved ones who didn’t come home from residential school,” Scott said in the release. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller said the committee will “ensure Indigenous-led and culturally sensitive technical advice is available to support” Indigenous communities when they are locating and commemorating unmarked graves. – Alberta Native News
The federal government and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) announced the formation of a National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials on July 20. The committee will bring together experts in a variety of fields, including Indigenous laws and cultural protocols, forensics, archeology, archival research, criminal investigations, communication and working with Survivors, to provide Indigenous communities with reliable information on how to identify, locate, and commemorate unmarked gravesites. Its work will be guided by a Circle of Survivors, composed of two First Nations, two Métis and two Inuit survivors. Terri Brown, a circle member from Tahltan Nation, said the
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5 Reasons why your next vehicle needs to be electric With gas prices at an all-time high and the climate crisis at a tipping point, an electric vehicle may be on your mind whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or not. Last year, new electric vehicle registration soared in Canada according to Statistics Canada, and many auto companies continue to invest in building better and better EVs. Volvo Cars, for one, even plans to go fully electric by 2030.
Here are the top five reasons why your next vehicle should be electric: Save money on gas Running a regular car is becoming more and more unmanageable for the wallet, but you can eliminate this costly fuel consumption with a pure electric vehicle. Drive with zero tailpipe emissions Adopting EVs will help Canada reduce carbon emissions and help slow the impacts of global warming. Freedom to charge on the go Whether your city driving or taking a road trip, if you plan your route you can charge along the way and plug in at home at the end of the day. Designed with fun driving in mind New EVs are sleek and sustain-
able with thoughtful design considerations that make your drive smoother. Longer-term affordability While the up-front cost is somewhat higher than gas-powered counterparts, EVs offer big time savings over the vehicle’s lifetime. The Canadian government and some provincial governments are also offering potential car-buyers major incentives to go green on their next vehicle purchase. Still not sure if you’re ready to make the switch to pure electric? Plug-in hybrids are a great introduction to electric driving, offering fuel efficiency that leaves no room for range anxiety. Find more information about EV or hybrid vehicles at VolvoCars. com/en-ca/v/cars/Recharge
Smoking Ribs 101
By Jules Mailloux
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Summer is here and what better time of the year to smoke a couple slabs of baby back ribs. First things first, what do we need to smoke some ribs. Start with two or however many you want to do. Get you racks of ribs, fork, paper towels, yellow mustard, your favorite BBQ rub, tin foil, apple juice, brown sugar and BBQ sauce. Oh, and obviously a smoker and some flavored wood like cherry or apple. First thing that is a must is to remove the membrane on the back of the slab of ribs. Why do you ask? Well that membrane will not break down when smoking it. It will be like a membrane, chewy not very yummy and after you spent that last five hours smoking your ribs you want to be the best you can make . I like to use the tine of a fork and wiggle it in under the membrane and once you get it start and use a paper towel to grab it and pull it off. Second is to prep the slab of ribs. I like to use a bit of yellow mustard, just plain old mustard, slather the slab on both sides then coat both sides with your favorite BBQ rub. Once your done place ribs on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and put in fridge. I like to leave them for an hour before I smoke them. Third would be to get the smoker ready. Whether its electric, gas, charcoal or wood pellets 235F is where you want to be. My preference is charcoal and cherry wood. Once smoker has gotten to temp,the it’s time to take
ribs out of fridge and place on grill. Fourth is the waiting game. Now is when your patience will get the best of you. No need to keep for peeking because that just lets out all the heat. I do like to check once an hour to make sure all is good though. While waiting I like to cut a piece of aluminum foil about 24” long per slab of ribs. Five is where we have to do a bit of work. So, after 3 hours or so, once the ends of the bones start to show through the meat it is an indication that the ribs need to be wrapped. Take your sheet of aluminum foil and place it on a table. I like to put a 1/8 cup of brown sugar on the foil then place the slab of ribs meat side down on top of brown sugar, now put another 1/8 cup of brown sugar on top of the bottom of the slab of ribs. Fold over the sides of the foil and wrap it up. But just before you close it o add a ¼ cup of apple juice inside. Now place the ribs back on the smoke meat side down and close the lid. Wrapping ribs is often called “the Texas crutch” the purest rib cookers say that you don’t need to wrap. You can choose to mop your ribs. I feel that mopping the ribs will wash off all your rub. But that’s just my preference and what works best for me. Wrapping helps the moisture and adds some extra flavor. Your ribs are wrapped and back on. After an hour its time to remove the ribs. Pull them off the smoker and open up the foil. Remove the ribs and place them bone side down
Ingredients:
• ½ cup turbinado sugar • ¼ paprika • 1 TBS Black pepper • 1 TBS salt • 1 TBS chili powder • 1 TBS garlic powder • 1 TBS onion powder • 1 TBS dry mustard
Mix well and store in an air tight container on the smoker and close the lid. Now you will have noticed that there is liquid left in the foil, I like to reserve ½ cup of that liquid and mix it with my favorite BBQ sauce. The wait is almost over. After an hour check on ribs again, by now you will have noticed the meat is pulling away from the tips of the bones, I look for about ¼ to 3/8”. This is a good thing. That means that they are ready for sauce. Take the mixture of the foil juices and BBQ sauce and paint those ribs top and bottom and close the lid for 10 more minutes to let the sauce set. This is the part you have been waiting for. Remove ribs from smoker, place on cutting board and slice between each bone. Now it’s time to eat and enjoy. Remember, every slab of ribs will cook different. Weight and type of cut of ribs could affect this timeline. You will need to adjust accordingly. Practice makes perfect.
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Notice of Public Meeting Regarding 2022 Town-Centre Area-Specific Wastewater Deveopment Charge Take notice that on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 the Council of the Town of LaSalle will hold a public meeting pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding a proposed development charge rate for wastewater services to be applied in the Town Centre District of the Town of LaSalle. It is proposed that the enactment of an Amending Development Charge By-law by Council would occur on a date subsequent to the public meeting. Development Charges are levied against new development and are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures. The 2022 Area-Specific Development Charge Background Study relates to the provision of sanitary services in the Town Centre District to facilitate intensification. The Development Charge provides for the recovery of growth-related costs for wastewater infrastructure. Council is required, under the Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold a public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comment on the 2022 Area-Specific Development Charges Background Study and the proposed Amending Development Charge By-law. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting on: Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 p.m. at Town of LaSalle, Council Chambers, 5950 Malden Road The 2022 Area-Specific Development Charge Background Report, along with the draft Amending Development Charges By-law for the Town Centre Area is available for review from the Town Hall Office at 5950 Malden Road, in the Town of LaSalle, or from the Municipality’s website at www.lasalle.ca. Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the By-law. Written submissions are invited. Written comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the of Amending Development Charge By-law. All submissions received will become part of a public record.
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