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Vol. 142

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Issue No. 02

Goodfellows present 50/50 raffle proceeds: four local food banks received $11,000 each

A LOOK INSIDE Snively resigns as Essex Mayor PAGE 2 ______________

- raffle winner will use proceeds for down payment on a first home -

Essex Council notes January 17, 2022 PAGE 3 _______________ EDHS welcomes future Red Raiders with virtual open house PAGE 7 _______________ Essex Centre/Harrow successful in obtaining funding to hire Main Street Ambassador PAGE 10 _______________ Lakeshore Council Approves Draft Budget PAGE 14 _______________ Essex 73’s now wait to close out season PAGE 19 _______________

Members of the Essex Region Goodfellows present $11,000 cheques to representatives of the Essex Area Food Bank, the Essex Salvation Army, and the St. Vincent de Paul Chapters of Harrow and McGregor.

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by Sylene Argent Thanks to continued and generous support from the community, members of the Essex Region Goodfellows were able to host another successful fundraising season to support area food banks during the holiday season.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the second year in a row, the Essex Region Goodfellows hosted a 50/50 raffle in lieu of

the traditional newspaper campaign.

Due to the success of last year’s raffle, which sold out, the local service club extended the number of tickets available for the 2021 raffle.

As a result, the Essex Area Food Bank, the Essex Salvation Army, and the St. Vincent de Paul Chapters for Harrow and McGregor were each given $11,000 of the proceeds from this year’s 50/50 raffle and fundraisers.

On Thursday evening, members of the Essex Region Goodfellows presented the cheque donations to each of the four local food banks.

“We greatly appreciate the support from the Essex Region Goodfellows,” Major Jim Hann said when receiving the donation.

“There were far more people seeking help

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Snively resigns as Essex Mayor - Ron Rogers, former Councillor and 2018 mayoral candidate runner-up, interested in filling position by Sylene Argent Following entering a guilty plea to the charge of having induced or procured a person to vote when that person was not entitled to do so, contrary to section 89(d) of the Municipal Actions Act, at Provincial Court on Friday, January 7, Larry Snively resigned as Mayor for the Town of Essex the following Wednesday.

“For over 12-years I have served on Essex Town Council, and I am proud of what the Town and its Council collectively have accomplished for its residents. I

am particularly proud of the growth and development that has occurred in the Town during this most current Term of Council,” Snively wrote in the statement of resignation to the Town. “I will continue to assist the Town by working with developers in any way I can, in order to help continue the progress of this great town.”

He wrapped up the letter by thanking residents of the Town of Essex for the opportunity of being able to serve as a member of Council and Mayor.

Marc Tortola, Manager of Strategic

Communications, noted that per the Procedural By-Law, the Deputy Mayor will act in place of the Mayor until the position is filled, pursuant to the requirements of the Municipal Act and the Municipal Elections Act (which Acts supersede the Procedural By-law).

Under Section 259 of the Municipal Act, Robert Auger, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, said during the Essex Council meeting on Monday evening, Council is required to declare a vacancy.

Once Council has made a Declaration of Vacancy, there is a period of 60-days in which a person can be appointed or a byelection can be held.

He recommended Council direct Administration to call a Special Council meeting on January 24, 2022 at 5pm. At that time, Council can either decide to appoint an individual to the position or hold a byelection.

A Clerk’s Report will be provided to members of Council prior to the special meeting to advise and assist Council in weighing those options.

Auger noted that if Council fills the mayoral position with someone already on Council, that representative’s seat will also have to be declared vacant and filled via appointment or by-election.

Council unanimously approved a motion to declare the position as vacant and to host the special meeting to discuss the matter further.

Whoever takes the position will be Mayor for the Town of Essex until the 2022

Municipal election this October.

Councillor Sherry Bondy asked if a member already on Council gets appointed to the mayoral position, if that representative will be considered a “re-elect” in going forward in the next election.

Auger said if a Council member is appointed to fill the mayoral position, that individual would be entitled to advertise as “re-elect” in the next election.

Bondy said that is a really big issue.

“I believe Council has a really big decision to make, because we have to do what is best for the municipality and also withhold the merit of democracy,” Bondy said.

In a letter sent to the Essex Free Press and Council members for the Town of Essex, former Councillor Ron Rogers, who has 12-years of municipal Council experience, notes he respectfully requested serious consideration from current Councillors to be appointed to the open position.

He ran in the 2018 municipal election in the mayoral race and came in second, with less than three-percentage points shy of Snively.

In order to alleviate any concern over real or perceived advantage if this appointment were undertaken, he said he will not pursue the seat of mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

“I trust, you as the remaining Council members, will abide by the oath you have taken, and make your decision with the best interest of the municipality in mind and without prejudice or personal gain,” Rogers wrote.

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by Sylene Argent Closed meeting report Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Robert Auger, said Council met for an in-camera meeting on Friday, January 7, at 2pm, to discuss matters about an identifiable individual and to receive solicitor advice, which is subject to solicitor/client privilege.

This was in regards to a matter before the courts or administrative tribunals.

At the meeting, Council received information concerning the matter before the court and tribunal, and Council was provided with legal advice in connection with that information.

Council recognizes Candy Cane Lane Contest 2021 Winners Cynthia Cakebread, Manager of Recreation and Culture, took the opportunity to announce the Candy Cane Lane Christmas Light and Decorating Contest winners on behalf of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee, which organized the festive competition.

The contest was hosted in partnership with the Essex Centre BIA, through sponsorship of prizes.

“The ACT Committee challenged residents and businesses to put their best lights forward for this festive celebration. The contest was open to all residential properties and businesses in the Town of Essex,” Cakebread said.

Contest participants were listed on a map, so residents could enjoy a self-guided tour in which they were able to get out and see the displays.

In the Merry and Bright category, where homes competed to be recognized for the best use of design,

incorporation of lights, and other illuminated features, first place, for a prize of $1,000 worth of Essex Centre BIA Winter Downtown Dollars, was earned by 124 Turnhout Crescent. Second place, $500 worth of Essex Centre BIA Winter Downtown Dollars, was earned by the home of the 6060 Catherine Duransky Drive. Third place, $250 worth of Essex Centre BIA Winter Downtown Dollars, was earned by 134 Kim Court.

In the business category, The Little House of Cupcakes earned First place, winning $700 worth of Essex Centre BIA Winter Downtown Dollars.

Second place was earned

by Stationery & Stuff, winning $350 worth of Essex Centre BIA Winter Downtown Dollars. And, Crafty Candles earned third place, winning $200 worth of Essex Centre BIA Winter Downtown Dollars.

Cakebread recognized the efforts of all participants and said she hoped to see everyone participate, in addition to new competitors, next year.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman recognized all the work individuals and families put into their displays. He said it is a fun competition.

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Dave Mota to present on affordable housing Originally scheduled for Monday evening, Colchester resident, Dave Mota, will approach Council about affordable housing at the Monday, February 7 meeting. He organized affordable housing rallies in Harrow and Essex last November.

Land Acknowledgement statement permanently adopted Essex’s Land Acknowledgement Statement, which was provisionally adopted on June 7, 2021, was permanently adopted on Monday evening.

Since June, it has been read at the beginning of all regular Council meetings and at other special events.

The statement is as follows: “We acknowledge that this land is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations (comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples), and of the HuronWendat Peoples. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.”

Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Robert Auger, said the trial period of six-months has passed. That period of time was meant to allow for additional feedback.

Since the provisional adoption, administration has not received much feedback on the matter, either positive or negative.

It will continue to be read at the beginning of Council meetings and at special events, Auger said.

Development down 22 percent in 2021, compared to 2020 -average sale price for a home around $130,000 more in 2021 than 2020Essex Council received the 2021 Development Overview for 2021 for information.

The Report to Council on the matter notes

there was $83,277,375 in total construction value for 2021. This included all new and expanding commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential developments requiring a building permit.

This was down 22 percent from the previous year.

The average sale price for a home in Wards 1 and 2 in 2021 was $504,179, which was significantly higher than the $367,686 recorded in 2020. This is a difference of $136,493.

The average sale price in Ward 3 and 4 in 2021 was $540,536, which was also significantly higher than the $406,867 recorded in 2020. This is a difference of $133,669.

In total, 429 homes were sold in 2021.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Everyone has a different side, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing In this column, I often talk about seeking avenues that will help us become the best version of ourselves.

And, I often talk about the challenges and struggles one must endure to garner the knowledge, strength, and wisdom to become a well-rounded individual, who is ready, willing, and eager to find success and to be of value to those around them.

When thinking about this recently, I thought about how each of us has a different version of ourselves, or perhaps even a few different versions.

When we think of having a “different” version of ourselves, it often has a negative connotation. It doesn’t have to, though.

I think, for the most part, the majority of us try to be as consistent as possible. Sometimes, however, our emotions can get the best of us, and we can do or say things we regret. Or, on the positive side, sometimes that different version of ourselves could be that more artistic or creative side.

Having different sides to ourselves could just make us interesting.

We can know an individual for a long time, and not know they are perhaps a talented musician or artist, or maybe a volunteer for an organization or fire department. Some of us may have hidden talents that we don’t readily share with those around us, either because we are humble or wish to keep it to ourselves in general.

I would say – in evaluating myself – overall, I’m a pretty serious and consistent individual. That is certainly not to say I don’t have my moments of frustration at having to deal with what feels like the same struggles and challenges over and over again. I did, however, find a fun version of myself several years ago.

After I had graduated from St. Clair College with a diploma in journalism

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quite a few years ago, I took a year off school to work to think about what it was I wanted to do with the rest of my life. At that time, I was contemplating on either remaining in the media industry in some fashion, choosing something else to study, or turning my passion of being around horses into a career.

After a lot of deep consideration, I decided to keep my passion of working with horses and riding, just that – a hobby.

Something else I was always passionate about was music. I started to learn how to play the guitar in my grade 10 guitar class in high school, and it was a dream come true to be able to get credit for something I always wanted to learn how to do.

I always had it in my mind that I wanted to work with music in some way. When I went into journalism, I thought maybe I would become like an entertainment writer where I would interview rock ‘n’ roll bands coming into play a show in the area or review new albums. I was told as a student that those kinds of jobs are hard to come by and that I should become a more wellrounded writer, just in case that dream didn’t pan out.

So, during that year of contemplation, I decided to fill out an application to take radio broadcasting at Fanshawe College. When I got the acceptance letter several months later, I could not have been more excited.

The idea was again to follow my passion for music and be able to talk about it every day. And that was the day the fun version of myself was born.

As I continued to learn how to use the equipment and worked on my onair and production skills through the program, this persona of Sylene the Machine began to manifest.

She was fun, she was funny, and she

was knowledgeable about the music she was talking about. And sometimes I really miss getting to be her, because she was this version of myself who could really only take shape in the home of airwaves.

I enjoyed being on the radio so much, I even liked working on the school’s station that played rap music, and I am not a fan of that genre at all and knew absolutely nothing about the artists when I first started. I just loved being on the air and I loved being this vibrant version of myself that was able to take the reins of a four-hour show.

The more I think about that version of myself, this part of myself that I so fondly admired, the more I think there could be some room for her in the real world. I’ve always had trouble breaking away from the structure of seriousness that I had created for myself and Sylene the Machine became this way for me to express myself in a way that I always wanted to, but could never really do in real life.

We all have a side of ourselves that is the more outgoing version, or perhaps the more creative, or the more entrepreneurial. Yes sometimes, we can get busy with life and forget to allow ourselves to tap into that version that allows us to explore that side of us that makes us unique. Sometimes we can even lose touch with a side of ourselves, as we get busier and busier dealing with life and all of its challenges and barriers.

We may even discover other versions of ourselves that we also enjoy becoming; as we are complex and multi-dimensional people. And that’s okay. I like to think of that as evolving.

OFA reminds Ontario’s snowmobile community to be responsible and respectful of farmland

By Ethan Wallace, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Another Canadian winter is upon us, and with the arrival of fresh, white snow, it’s the perfect opportunity for Ontarians to get outdoors and enjoy their favourite winter activities. My family jumped on the bandwagon last year and began snowmobiling, which has been a great sport to get involved in. Spanning more than 30,000 kilometres, Ontario has an extensive trail system across the province which offers the chance to experience the countryside from a different view.

Local snowmobile clubs consist of passionate and dedicated volunteers, who work hard to groom trails, expand the network, and provide a fun experience for all riders.

They build and maintain relationships with local farmers and landowners to ensure the continued use of their land for the enjoyment of everyone. While trail systems benefit the economy, the farmer receives no financial compensation for

allowing access to their land.

However, social media has already highlighted incidents of trespassing and property damage due to snowmobile riders disregarding trail signs. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) would like to remind all riders of the responsibility to respect surrounding land and stay on the existing trail network. Having access to these trails through farm and rural properties is a privilege, not a right. It’s important to be respectful and remember there would be no continuous trail system without permission from farmers and rural landowners.

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residential permits were taken out for Ward 4 than the other Wards last year.

Administration to continue to implement the Town’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Essex Council received Human Resources’ Report “COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Three Month Review,” and further approved Administration continue to implement the Town’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

In the Report to Council, Brandi Sieben, Manager of Human Resources, noted the report had to come forward at this time as Council requested a review of the policy every three months at the October 18, 2021, regular Council meeting.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Policy became effective on October 19, 2021. All employees, members of Council, and Committee members were required to provide their vaccination status using one of the seven status options

by October 26, along with any associated vaccine documentation, the Report to Council notes.

The Report to Council added all employees provided vaccine status by the deadline. Of the Town’s 193 employees, 95 percent were double vaccinated, onepercent was partially vaccinated, and four percent was unvaccinated or selected not to disclose vaccination status.

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We encourage snowmobilers to visit the OFSC website regularly to ensure the trails they’re riding are open and well-groomed. Riders can find the provincewide trail map at ofsc.on.ca/trail-map. The reason is because experience shows there is a direct connection between poor trail conditions and increased trespassing on farmland and rural properties. When trails are closed, riders become increasingly impatient and ride them anyway, which not only worsens the condition of the trail but further delays the reopening as well. Making a conscious decision to bypass an ungroomed trail or cut corners is not a reasonable excuse for riding on farmland and causing potential damage. Riders abusing the local trail system run the risk of losing the privilege for the entire community.

Going off the trail and onto farm property causes significant issues for several reasons. To start, the snow does an excellent job at hiding everything. Crop damage is very possible if riders enter a field of a vulnerable winter wheat crop. Furthermore, it can be extremely dangerous to enter land that may have an unseen catch basin, buried furrow, or stone piles which has the potential to be catastrophic for equipment and riders.

As a result, some farmers lose patience with disrespectful riders and revoke permission to access their land. This jeopardizes the future of an expanding trail system. As a trail rider, it is frustrating to think about those who are ruining this activity and experience for others. As someone who also rents land that is a part of the trail network, I am disappointed in the lack of initiative taken to keep trails clean. Riders should have the sense and respect to pick up their garbage and leave the trail as they found it.

It is also important to consider the impact these actions have on local snowmobile clubs. Farmers gain

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no compensation for damage to crops, equipment, or land, and often, snowmobile clubs will take ownership for irresponsible riders and offer compensation to landowners. Riding clubs deserve a lot of credit due to a limited budget. In turn, this compensation cuts into trail grooming and expansion to improve conditions for the future. In addition, trail permit cost increases can also result.

The OFSC has been committed to spreading awareness and communications about safe and responsible trail riding. Last year, the organization’s “Friends don’t ride with friends” campaign aimed to educate and encourage members not to ride with people who trespass, disrespect landowner property, risk the safety of themselves and other rides, or jeopardize the trail system.

It’s great that more people have been getting out on the trails due to the COVID pandemic, but there is a responsibility that needs to be acknowledged to ensure the security of this sport in the future. I encourage all riders to be safe and respectful this winter season, while enjoying the views of this province through the lens of our extensive trail network.

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Essex Council meeting notes - January 17, 2022... accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) for a legitimate medical condition or bona fide religious exemption, the Report to Council adds.

All employees who are unvaccinated, or selected not to disclose their vaccination status, have undergone bi-weekly rapid antigen testing with the Town’s Nurse Practitioner since the week of November 8, 2021. The testing program has yielded two positive test results.

Councillor Chris Vander Doelen asked how many employees tested positive over the past three-months.

Sieben said around five to seven.

The Town has seven more weeks of testing kits on hand, but has been informed by its supplier of a shortage of rapid antigen tests, and that there will be no additional availability through the month of January.

The Town does not anticipate the current shortage to interfere with the testing program. The Town has also been approved to order with Supply Chain Ontario should the

current provider’s availability remain limited.

To date, the Report continues, the Town has only received responses from 37 percent of all Council and Committee of Council Members, for which there are 62 members in total. Of that 37 percent, all have provided documentation of being fully vaccinated.

Most of these individuals are hosting meetings online.

Those entering facilities have to provide vaccination status and documents, Sieben said.

To date, the cost of implementing the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy has been $400, which was a result of using a third-party testing over the Christmas break for employees scheduled to work, when the Nurse Practitioner’s office was closed. No additional costs are expected at this time, the Report to Council concludes.

Sieben said Administration suggests the Town continue with the policy and review it again in another threemonths.

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Road Salt Hauling awarded to Quinlan Incorporated Council awarded the Results of Request for Tender for Road Salt Hauling to Quinlan Incorporated. The contract period is from February 01, 2022 to April 30th, 2024.

It was recommended Council award the contract to Quinlan Inc in the amount of $6.51 per Tonne for the first year.

Council also permitted the Treasurer (with Chief Administrative Officer Approval) to fund any over expenditure in relation to the Salt Hauling contract, from the Winter Control Reserve.

The average yearly expenditure for this work is approximately $23,000, the Report to Council on the matter notes, adding the unit price will be adjusted annually based on the year-over-year change in the Total Consumer Price Index.

Winter Control budgets are based on a 3-5 year rolling averages to predict upcoming expenditures, it continues.

Community Living Essex County uses OTF grant to re-imagine service delivery submitted to EFP In 2021, Community Living Essex County (CLEC) received a $150,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

With these funds, the agency engaged consultants who helped transition learnings from the global pandemic and re-imagine the organization’s services to safely meet the individual needs of the people with

intellectual disabilities.

“I would like to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the awarding of this grant,” Essex MPP Taras Natyshak said. “There is perhaps no other organization in Essex County that does so much great and important work as Community Living Essex County. This investment will directly benefit the programs and services that enrich the lives of our residents. Thank you for your continued investment

in our community.”

As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, safety concerns were identified in congregate/group settings.

This investment by OTF has allowed Community Living Essex County to reimagine its Community Participation Supports and introduce the agency’s “Be You, Belong!” approach to service delivery.

The agency’s services are now more individualized, shifting away from traditional congregate settings and towards authentic belonging in one’s own community.

“We are so very fortunate to have been awarded a Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,” Karen Bolger, Executive Director of Community Living Essex County, said.

“Although the impact of COVID-19 remains, OTF funding has enabled the agency to establish our path forward. We can deliver Community Participation Supports that focus on inclusion and belonging, ultimately empowering self-direction and skill development as each person builds the life they want. I am grateful to OTF because, through extensive training, our workforce is equipped to explore new opportunities to respond to each person’s diverse needs

and abilities.”

Community Living Essex County provides quality supports to over 700 children, youth, and adults with an intellectual disability to live, work, and participate fully in their community. Visit communitylivingessex.org to learn more.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. Last year, nearly $112M was invested

into 1,384 community projects and partnerships to build healthy and vibrant communities and strengthen the impact of Ontario’s nonprofit sector.

In 2020/21, OTF supported Ontario’s economic recovery by helping non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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EDHS welcomes future Red Raiders with virtual open house

by Sylene Argent Last week, Essex District High School (EDHS) released a 17 part video series as a way to help prepare grade eight students for their inaugural year of secondary school.

The virtual grade eight night outlined a series of details and facts current grade eight students, planning to head to Essex District High School in the fall, and their parents need to know to ensure a smooth transition into high school.

Through the virtual open house, future Red Raiders learned about the credits they will need to earn in order to graduate, what stream of education would be best for them, and how to go about selecting their courses.

Traditionally, the grade eight night would host students and their parents at the school. Due to the Covid pandemic, however, this year’s event took place virtually, just like it did last year.

The first video in the series was a welcome to the students.

“EDHS has a long history of academic, athletic, extra-curricular, and community involvement,” Principal, Dave Scadden, said, addressing the students and parents watching. “In fact, it is the longestoperating secondary public school in Ontario, opening on August 31, 1885. In 2025, it will celebrate 140-years of continuous operation as the cornerstone of educating Essex County citizens.”

He noted the students at EDHS are consistently making positive contributions to local area organizations. “This tradition is embedded in our school motto, ‘We Make a Difference,” he said.

“Coming to EDHS, you join part of a long-standing legacy of giving back. There are several ways to get involved here in Essex. It is never too early to start.”

In choosing EDHS as one’s secondary school, “You have the perfect balance of tradition and programs to prepare you with the 21st century skills you will need to be successful.”

“As Principal of Essex District High School, it is my great honour to welcome you to what I know will be four rewarding and meaningful years.”

Vice Principal, Najet Jones, said being a Red Raider in the school facility is a phenomenal experience. “The first thing you are going to notice is the amount of pride we have being a part of this school community.”

In terms of extra-curricular activities, she said there is so much to offer. Those on the sports teams, she added, have respect for others and encourage each other to grow.

She said staff members in every educational department at EDHS go above and beyond for their students.

Guidance Counsellor, Debbie McAiney, explained what sets EDHS apart from other high schools. This includes offering a grade-nine all girls’ tech class, a linking skills math class that helps to further develop the fundamental skills needed for high school, easy access to eLearning, two-full time teachers overseeing the CO-OP department, and a dual credit program.

EDHS, she added, also offers six Specialist High Skills Major programs, including in health and wellness, business, construction, arts and culture, transportation, and non-profit.

Guidance Counsellor Lindsay Drozdz continued that wellbeing is embedded in the culture at EDHS. “We focus on kindness and resilience, and building the skills required for positive mental health long-term.”

She spoke of the school’s wellness room, where students can take a mental break if they are feeling overwhelmed and practice the skills needed to reset.

The fit club and wellness program are additional opportunities where students can integrate physical and mental health into their day.

In addition, EDHS offers a game room, where students can connect and play at lunch. It also has an eSport team, and was the first in the area to compete in eSports, under the St. Clair College eSports program.

Ms. Semus, Learning Support Teacher, spoke of the Learning Support Room, where students can go for extra help if they are in need. She also spoke of the peer-tutoring program, where students help each other

learn.

One of the videos highlighted course selection for future grade nine students, who will take eight

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Essex County OPP recognizes Crime Stoppers Month - Stop the Crime of Human Trafficking submitted to EFP January is Crime Stoppers month. During this month, the Essex County OPP are thanking the public for their input toward solving crimes that occurred in 2021. The theme for this year’s Crime Stoppers month is “Stop the crime of human trafficking”.

Human trafficking was selected as this year’s theme because it’s something that people don’t hear about often, but it needs to be talked about. Human trafficking is a global and multifaceted phenomenon.

It occurs across and within national borders.

Its defining feature is the illegal exploitation of women, men, and children.

“Human trafficking is the modern day form of slavery and continues to exist. What may appear normal may not be for Human Trafficking in its various forms, whether it be sex or labour trafficking, continues to disguise itself and impact various elements of our population. While 95% of human trafficking involves women and girls over 43% are between the ages of 18 - 24 years. Migrant workers may be at higher risk of exploitation due to language barriers,

working in isolated or remote areas and nonaccurate information as to their legal rights.

Things that affect society the most are generally things that people don’t see. If something appears not to be right, then chances are it’s not, so contact 911 immediately. The OPP is a victim-focused police service with significant investigative capacity and support systems to immediately help those being harmed. Please help us so the physical and psychological abuse stops and everyone gets to enjoy the freedoms that we enjoy each day.”

-Essex County OPP Detachment Commander, Inspector Glenn Miller.

A problem we all face right now is a general lack of knowledge about the issue of human trafficking and its presence in our

communities. We hope to be able to change that.

Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers is committed to helping increase awareness of this growing issue in order to decrease, if not eventually eliminate, this illegal activity.

Did you know…

Many tips for Essex County OPP were processed through the Windsor-Essex Crime Stoppers program in 2021. This program allows concerned residents to anonymously report suspected criminal activity on their website www.catchcrooks.com or by calling 1-800-2228477.

In 2021, some tips led to the recovery of $79,950 of property, seizure of $524,947 in drugs, 14 weapons seized resulting in 83 arrests and 293 charges.

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courses in their first year of high school.

Each student will take English, math, science, geography, French, Physical Education. They will also be able to select two electives from a list of options, including music, visual arts, general learning strategies, business and information technology, exploring technology (including an all-female class), and individual and family living.

Students will have to choose a course stream for some of the classes, such as academic or locally developed for English. It was suggested students speak with their grade eight teacher to get advice on what to choose, as they know their students’ strengths and

weaknesses.

Other videos posted for the virtual grade eight night explained how students can register and choose courses and explained what students will need to achieve in order to graduate. The video series also showcased the various courses and departments at EDHS. For GECDSB students, online course selection opens on February 11.

Sign-off sheets are due to grade eight teachers by February 22.

The video series, and additional information about enrolling to become an EDHS student, can be found at www. publicboard.ca/school/edhs

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Goodfellows present 50/50 raffle proceeds: four local food banks received $11,000 each...

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Photo submitted from the Essex Region Goodfellows. 50/50 winner, Mitch Perron, is presented with his share of the earnings, $11,550.

from the Salvation Army this year than in the past.”

Thanks to fundraising support, Hann said the

Essex Salvation Army was able to help all of those individuals with their needs. He credits

the support from the community for being able to do so.

Leading up to the

holiday season, the Essex Salvation Army hosted its annual Kettle Campaign and Main-In Campaign, hoping to raise $80,000.

Those funds assist the individuals and families the Salvation Army looks after for an entire year.

Because of the generosity of the community, and with the contribution from the Essex Region Goodfellows, the Essex Salvation Army was able to exceed the original fundraising target. Hann suspects around $100,000 was raised.

Lonnie Jones, a Director for the Essex Area food Bank, said the Essex Region Goodfellows’ donation wrapped-up a tremendous year of support for the local food distribution organization. He said there were many contributions from the community, which he did not expect.

Of those donations the Essex Area Food Bank was able to receive this year, Jones said several came from new donors, which he was happy to see.

He was impressed with the amount the Goodfellows were able to donate. He said the Goodfellows were obviously able to sell many tickets throughout the community, which meant there were many who were willing and able to support the cause.

Looking ahead, Jones expects there will be more demand on the Essex Area Food Bank in six months to a year, but because of the generosity of the community over the past year, he suspects the food bank will be able to handle a rise in need.

The 2021 Essex Region Goodfellows 50/50 raffle winner was Mitch Perron, who took home $11,550.

“I definitely was not expecting to win,” Perron said after receiving his cheque. He bought his ticket from a co-worker, who is a member of Essex Fire & Rescue, which partners with the Essex Region Goodfellows each year to assist with the fundraiser.

Perron said he was happy to buy tickets from his co-worker to support the cause. “I forgot I had bought tickets. When I got the phone call, telling me I won, I had to think about it,” he said.

He will put the funds towards a down payment for his first house.

To be able to support the cause was amazing.

“To find out how much they made, shows the community came together to help out.”

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Essex Centre/Harrow successful in obtaining funding to hire Main Street Ambassador - ten $10,000 grants will become available to businesses through the program by Sylene Argent Jointly, Essex Centre and Harrow’s business districts were named as one of the 106 My Main Street program’s placemaking projects, which will receive funding to hire a Main Street Ambassador for a period of one-year.

Information provided about the My Main Street program notes it was

designed to renew the connection between people and commercial spaces in their neighbourhoods, by supporting activities, events, and local improvements that will encourage the return of foot traffic to neighbourhoods, when it is safe to do so.

The two-year program will support the recovery and revitalization of main

streets and local businesses in southern Ontario through two program streams.

In addition to the106 My Main Street program’s placemaking projects, 65 Main Street community projects were also announced.

Helena Jaczek, the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced the successful applicants last week, noting the Government of Canada invested $23.25 million into the My Main Street program, which is being delivered in partnership with the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO). The purpose of the program is to support the revitalization of 200 neighbourhoods across Southern Ontario.

Essex’s Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, noted the stream Essex received funding through, was the Accelerator Program, which was geared more towards getting a position for a Main Street Ambassador for Essex Centre and Harrow.

The position holder will speak with the businesses, put them in touch with support programs available through other levels of government, help them

with marketing, and assist with growing the businesses.

As part of the grant, Essex Centre and Harrow will receive a non-repayable contribution of $50,000, which will go towards the 12-month salary of that ambassador position. In addition, through the grant, $7500 will be provided for the position’s office supplies, cell phone and computer costs, promoting the program, Silveira said.

The Town of Essex, Silveira added, also set aside some funding from the 2021 budget to help assist with the role as well, in the neighbourhood of around $10,000.

In addition to working with the businesses and linking them to available support, the position holder will provide the municipality with market research on the downtown areas, including the demographics, how tourists spend money in the area, how shoppers consume media, and the types of products and services missing from the downtown areas.

That information will give the Town an overview of where some of the gaps are and potential opportunities for the downtown districts.

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is in the process of contributing 10, $10,000 non-repayable grants.

Five will be for new businesses and five will be for existing. Fifty percent of the contributions will go towards equityseeking groups, such as women entrepreneurs, LGBTQ entrepreneurs, and minority groups, he

Silveira said the Main Street Ambassador will be appointed by February 7. The Town is currently conducting interviews to select a successful

candidate for the one-year position.

Through the program, 65 Main Street Ambassadors will be hired in Southwestern

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Ontario. Essex was the only successful candidate for this grant locally.

The Ambassadors will take part in meetings where they will be taught how to interact with the businesses.

There will also be a $100,000 contribution to local businesses through the program, which Silveira is especially excited about. He said the Federal Government

explained.

The Town is still waiting for direction from the government on how businesses will be selected for one of the grants.

The Ambassador position is meant to help revitalize the downtown areas, which will pair well with the ongoing Harrow

Streetscape project and the Essex Centre Streetscape project that is anticipated to start this year, Silveira said.

“This is just adding value to that constant communication to businesses as construction is happening,” he commented.

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Town of Essex Council to consider formal adoption of 2022 budget Council for the Corporation of the Town of Essex will consider the formal adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget at their Regular Meeting on:

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The meeting will be hosted virtually and streamed online at: www.youtube.com/EssexOntario A copy of the draft budget is available for review at the link below: www.essex.ca/Budget Individuals who require a printed copy of the budget may request one by contacting the Town of Essex at 519-776-7336 or info@essex.ca.

Written submissions relating to the proposed budget will be accepted until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 to the undersigned: Robert Auger Town Solicitor/Clerk 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario Telephone: 519 776-7336 extension 1132 clerks@essex.ca

Call for Award Nomina ons The Town of Tecumseh is accep ng nomina ons for the following Awards:

Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award Senior of the Year Award Youth of the Year Award Nominees for these Awards must be a resident of the Town of Tecumseh. No person shall receive an Award posthumously.

Nomina ons must be submi ed on the prescribed form, together with suppor ng materials, no later than Monday, February 28, 2022.

Nomina on Forms are to be completed and submi ed online via the Town’s website.

To learn more about the nomina on and selec on process for these Awards, visit www.tecumseh.ca/awards or contact 519-735-2184 Ext 143 or 117.

Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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Town of Essex looks ahead: CAO says 2022 will be a busy year of growth and planning for the future Over the next few weeks, the Essex Free Press will touch base with senior staff members with the Town of Essex to learn about their plans for the coming year and projects they will tackle.

by Sylene Argent Looking ahead into the coming year, there are many projects to tackle, growth to nurture, and plans to achieve through the Town of Essex, and its senior staff members are ready to take on those projects for the betterment of the community.

CAO Doug Sweet said there is plenty to get excited about when it comes to everything planned for 2022.

“I am very excited we will complete the Harrow Streetscape in 2022, and then start the Essex Centre Streetscape.”

He said he realizes there will be challenges with the project planned for Essex Centre, as there were some experienced through the Harrow project, but hopefully staff members will learn from those struggles in moving forward and improve on the process.

“I think it is great for our two urban centres,” Sweet said of the two streetscape projects, which will provide great benefit to area residents and businesses, in addition to attracting visitors. “It is something that was required for a long time. To do it all at once, yes, it will be costly, but it is necessary.”

The designs for the two streetscapes, he said, are meant to be pedestrian friendly and enhance the aesthetics of the downton areas.

“Those are all benefits for safety as well.”

This coming year, growth within the municipality needs to be built upon, in terms of industrial, commercial, and residential.

“With growth comes challenges,” Sweet recognized. “It is not only just tax revenue coming in, but now you need more resources; be it staffing, equipment. You are

going to have traffic issues, you have to have the amenities in terms of recreation for these new residents coming in. It is exciting with the growth, but we also have to be proactive and strategically plan for that growth. I think our team is doing a good job of that.”

With the Highway 3 corridor filling up quite quickly on the north side of the bypass with new commercial additions, Sweet expects the south side to grow in the future, not only for industrial, but for residential as well.

“In Essex Centre, we are landlocked, with Kingsville and Lakeshore on either side. If we were going to expand as we

are now, that is the only way we can go, is across the highway,” Sweet said.

“The team we have now is pretty proactive in strategically planning for growth,” he added.

Sweet said the Town will continue to advocate for affordable housing for the region this coming year. Housing affects residents, which makes it a municipal issue, he noted.

The Town will also work at advocating to expand high-speed internet throughout the municipality. “COVID has shown, not only

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Lakeshore Council Approves Draft Budget Tax rate increase of 2.4 per cent, new spending on capital projects submitted to EFP Council for the Municipality of Lakeshore approved the draft 2022 Budget last night, with final approval slated for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 1.

On average, the 2.4 per cent increase in tax rate will add $35 to the municipal portion of property tax bills. When factoring in County and estimated School Board levies, property tax owners can expect to pay an additional $52 per year, or $4.33 per month. The rate remains well below the level of inflation and maintains Lakeshore’s top spot with the lowest tax rate in the region.

Council deliberated on budget items throughout meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. The initial increase of 2.64 per cent was reduced by eliminating unfilled roles and new requests for staff, workforce development initiatives, as well as funds for Council training and utility locate services.

Council also increased capital project

funding with the addition of $1 million towards the Gravel Roads Conversion program and $700,000 towards the Lifecycle Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program. An additional $350,000 was also dedicated to transfers to the Roads Reserve.

“As a Council, we know that many of our community members and business owners have had a difficult couple of years dealing with the pandemic. With that in mind, we sought to reduce the budget’s impact on taxpayers wherever we could,” said Mayor Tom Bain. “Council and Administration did a fantastic job of balancing our strategic priorities, maintaining service levels, and increasing capital spending all in the face of unprecedented circumstances. Thank you to my colleagues around the table and all of our staff who contributed to this process.”

“This is a lean budget that balances tremendous budgetary pressures on operations and capital projects, including the cost of inflation and delays to MPAC property value reassessments,” said Justin Rousseau, Lakeshore’s Corporate Leader - Chief

Financial Officer. “This budget maintains Council’s vision while continuing the organization on the path of fiscal sustainability and long-term success.”

The final budget will be available to be viewed online at Lakeshore.ca/ Budget after formal adoption on Tuesday, February 1. Recordings of the budget deliberations are available online Lakeshore. ca/TV. Additional budget highlights: • $53.6 million in operating expenditures with an estimated $17.1 million in offsetting revenue from grants, user fees, and investment returns • $19 million in capital project spending, including: • $675,000 for Roads Surface Treatment Program • $100,000 towards sidewalk replacements • $152,000 for stormwater pump station monitoring systems, $90,000 for a new high-capacity emergency dewatering pump and $38,000 for storm and sanitary

sewer modelling software • $612,000 for watermain replacement on Comber Side Road • $870,000 for Engineering and Design for Puce Road, Major Street and Lilydale Avenue and $1,800,000 for Puce Road Reconstruction • $67,500 for the community visioning and design process of the Stoney Point Park and multi-use community hub facility •$250,000 for improvements to St. Clair Shores Park • $150,000 to update the Transportation Master Plan • $10,000 for additional tree planting in Maidstone Park • $115,000 for the replacement of playground structure in Stoney Point Park • $929,000 for a new fire truck and two command unit vehicles • $221,500 for technology, personnel, and other requirements to carry out the 2022 Municipal Election

Drivers who fail to stop for school buses put our children in danger submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment would like to take this opportunity to remind the motoring public that every driver MUST stop for school buses.

With the return of students to in-person learning, we also have the return of school busses on the roads. For drivers, that means maintaining a heightened level of awareness for students getting on or getting off

a school bus or when travelling near or through a school zone. A distraction of a split-second can be enough to cause a devastating collision.

Police have been contacted by a concerned resident after a vehicle

failed to stop in the area of Conservation & Marshwoods Boulevards in the Town of Kingsville, while the school bus was stopped with the stop arm out and overhead red lights flashing.

This was a very dangerous act that could have had fatal consequences if an innocent child had been crossing the roadway.

Police are reminding all drivers to slow down and to pay attention to the roadway.

Drivers approaching a stopped school bus from the front with its overhead red signal-lights flashing shall stop in front of the school bus and not pass until the signals are turned off and the bus moves.

Vehicle owners need to be aware that if the driver can’t be identified, the owner can be charged for the offence provided the licence plate number is obtained by any witness.

If convicted, the driver/owner can be fined not less than $400 up to $2,000 for a first offence and to a fine not less than $1,000 - $ 4,000 or imprisonment for a subsequent offence(s). The penalty section also levies 6 Demerit Points to a drivers licence.

“This is the responsibility of drivers

when they approach a school bus with red lights flashing to come to a safe stop. We ask that anyone witnessing these incidents to immediately call 911 with the plate and description of the vehicle.

This law is in place to protect our most valuable resource, young children.” says Essex County Detachment Commander, Inspector Glenn Miller.

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JAN. 24  FREE WELLNESS SEMINARS - Every Monday, 7pm, at Essex Gospel Church, 335 Talbot St. S., Essex. To Register & for more info: 519-776-4667.

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For up to date news, please visit our website at: centralessexcatholic.dol.

Please keep all front line workers, students, teachers and school staff in your prayers. Please stay safe!

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Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online.

Please join us each Sunday at 10am.

All COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.

Or, you may join us online, Sundays at 10am.

Visit us at www.essexcrc. ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services.

At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school.

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Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, January 22 at 10:30am for our regular worship service.

Keep up to date on our website: www. essexunitedchurch.ca Also, you can join us on our social media.

The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank phone number is: 519-7764070.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news New spiritual resources for all ages can be found on our website under Resources.

Join us for Family Worship led by Major Jim Hann on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Masks and social distancing are required. Hand Sanitizer is provided.

Bible Study is suspended until further notice.

Our Food Bank continues to serve our community. For information, please call the church office at: 519-7764628.

Trinity Anglican Church Thank you to all who brought in groceries during our reverse Advent calendar challenge.

It is through the generosity of others that food banks are able to provide a hand up during difficult times.

We offer our condolences to the Family of Ilene Stanton

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 (519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW BUILDING SERVICES FEES BY-LAW WATER AND SEWAGE RATE BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider amendments to the following By-laws: • Fees and Charges By-law 3-2022 • Building Services Fees By-law 4-2022 • Water and Sewage Rate By-law 5-2022 at its Regular Meeting on:

Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

A Summary of the Proposed Amendments will be available online at www.kingsville.ca/fees on Monday, January 31, 2022. Please call the Municipal Office if you require a printed copy. Any written comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 14, 2022. Comments which are made at the meeting become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Meeting will be held electronically.

Members will meet via electronic participation. Members of the public can view the meeting at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

DATED at Kingsville, this 18th day of January, 2022 Margaret Schroeder, Manager of Financial Services The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 www.kingsville.ca

who recently passed away.

Ilene had an infectious laugh and loved to sing. She will be certainly be missed.

We will not hold inchurch worship for the month of January due to the high Covid numbers.

We hope to be back in our beautiful church soon. Rev.’d Hilton Gomes will have online services while we’re out of the building. We will post services on our social media pages.

Stay warm, stay safe and treat everyone with kindness and respect.

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). www.essexbaptist. com , 71 Maidstone Ave East.

Bethel-Maidstone United We are open for in-person worship. In accordance with Ontario Covid requirements, we ask attendees to show proof of double vaccination.

Members will have that noted on an attendance sheet and won’t have to show proof on each Sunday, but

carry your documentation with you. Continue to wear a mask and observe social distancing. See you at 10am.

We have a new church email address: bethelmaidstone@gmail. com.

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. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 1pm.

Reach us by phone (519) 723-2284, email bmuc@ xplornet.ca or vist us online: www.bethelmaidstone.com.

Located 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

Please be advised that weekly services will be online until further notice.

Thank you to everyone who came and supported our Stew Dinner last week.

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our next pasta dinner.

If you are cleaning out closets, please keep our Clothing Cupboard in mind.

We are always in need of good, gently used clothing to give to those in need.

For more information, about what is happening at St Paul’s, visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates.

You can reach us at 519-7767711.

Stay safe and see you soon!

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the Service.

You can also the Sunday Service and Bulletins on our website: www. woodsleepastoralcharge.ca.

Please say a special for our friends on our Prayer List.

There is no special events planned at this time.

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in our Region but across the province, where there are major gaps, and hopefully we can start filling in those gaps,” he said. “We are moving in the right direction and will continue to work with SWIFT and the Provincial government.”

In terms of customer service, Sweet said the Town is looking at developing a customer care centre at the Harrow Arena, in addition to expanding and promoting e-services online, so residents can handle things like dog vouchers, paying their taxes, or registering to participate in a recreation program at a time that is convenient to them.

The Town is planning to continue to grow recreational opportunities in the coming year, expanding the trail system, and continue to expand programs throughout the municipality for all ages, he said.

The Town will also look to develop the future Essex Centre Sports Field, to be located on the southside of the by-pass, in phases over the next few years to get the soccer fields up and running. He said the Town will lose some

when Hanlan Street is extended to Arner Townline as part of the Highway 3 widening project, so getting a plan in place will be necessary.

Another exciting project to look forward to this year is the opening of Essex Fire Station # 2, which is being built at the corner of County Road 15 and North Malden Road.

He said it will be in use in February for local firefighters to work from.

Other exciting news in terms of Essex Fire & Rescue is that the local service will welcome 11 new recruits, which will be announced on February 7.

2022 will be an election year, and the Town’s Clerk’s division will be busy overseeing that. Sweet said it is not known where the province will be in terms of the pandemic at election time. There will be some challenges if the pandemic is still ongoing at that time, he said.

Sweet is hoping for an end to the pandemic, so everyone can start to move on and get back to some normalcy.

The Town is part of the County-Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS), which Sweet said is a great program. “We are a part of it. We work a lot with CWATS. I think it is also important the Town of Essex start looking at its own active transportation plan and how we are going to move people around our own municipality.”

Sweet said he wants to start working with all Town of Essex departments in working on a town-specific active transportation plan. This could include off-road trails and paved shoulders, and ways to connect existing infrastructure.

“I think I have some great staff here, and I care about the community,” Sweet said. “I look forward to continuing to work with staff on projects, and on the day-to-day, to continue to make Essex a great place to live and play.”

He continued that Essex’s staff cares about the community and it shows.

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Local band ready to “Stride On” with new single “Try it at Hyatt, you’ll buy it!”

1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 2-door hardtop.

The phone rang. Leamington resident Bob Janzen called to say he was downsizing and wants to give me sales brochures for cars in the 1960s. I invited Bob over and what a collection!

We’ll start with the front cover of the 1965 Plymouth sales brochure shown here.

The printing on the hood might be too faint for you to read but I can read it right off the cover: “Hyatt Motor Sales, Leamington, Ont.” Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, Hyatt Motors was the local Chrysler and Plymouth dealer on the northwest corner of Mill and Princess streets. Their slogan was the title of this column: “Try it at Hyatt, you’ll buy it.”

I first became aware of Hyatt Motors in the summer of 1957 when I was 15 and landed my first summer job washing cars at Ray Young’s Pontiac Buick dealership at 11 Mill Street East right next door to Hyatt Motors. And Hyatt was not the only dealer in town with a fancy slogan. Ray Young told everyone: “Don’t drive an old car. Drive a Young car!”

The car on the sales brochure cover is a 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury two-door hardtop: “Available in convertible or two-door hardtop models, it’s a special breed of tiger for a special brand of driver: one who likes to live it up, knowing ONLINE & IN PRINT that all the power and polished perfection of this Plymouth are his to control.” contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress Three V-8 engines were available for the Sport Fury: 318, 383, and 413. Restored examples are highly collectible today.

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by Sylene Argent Photos submitted.

Justin Latam & The Stride recently released a new rock ‘n’ roll single, titled “Stride On,” which will be available for download on January 21.

“The song is an optimistic song of perseverance. In a world of division, we’re trying to spread a positive message,” a note from the local band explains.

Latam is extremely happy with how the song turned out. So far, he has received a lot of positive feedback, especially for

a band putting out music without much ability to have any live shows during a pandemic.

The Leamington-based musician, who has played locally in the annual Tune Up the Parks summer music sessions, noted the Justin Latam & The Stride band was put together in late 2019, releasing its first, self-titled record in March of 2020.

“A week later, everything shutdown,” Latam said, referring to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had all this momentum

and all this energy, but nowhere to put it. So, we just decided to keep on being a studio band during the pandemic, writing and recording.”

The new song, “Is kind of what we have been trying to do, is just stride on, keep going, and try to stay positive,” Latam said. “Sure, we fall down sometimes, but we are helping each other out.”

Latam said the local band released two singles last year, and plans to release more this year.

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Essex 73’s now wait to close out season

(LtR): Jacob Cruickshank and Conor Dembinski celebrate following a 73’s goal earlier during the season. The PJHL is now currently on pause until the end of January at the earliest.

by Garrett Fodor After making a flurry of moves, the athletes, staff, and volunteers with the Essex 73’s are anxiously sitting on the sidelines, waiting to return to the ice so they can prepare for playoffs.

As the trade deadline just passed, the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) paused its season before most teams had a chance to showcase their new acquisitions. Following guidelines set by the Provincial Government, as of 12:01 a.m. on January 5, the league paused its schedule, due to the on-going Covid-19

pandemic.

“The PJHL will follow the provincial mandate and suspend play from January 5 through to the 27,” writes PJHL Commissioner, Terry Whiteside. “Our number one concern is the mental and physical health of our players, coaches, staff, and fans. Plans and schedules are being reviewed and amended as required to ensure we are able to complete our season and compete for the Schmalz Cup.” In his first full season at the helm of the Essex 73’s, General Manager,

73’s forward Matt Smith protects the puck as he is pressured by the Dresden Jr. Kings during a game earlier this season.

Mike Pailey, has made a slew of moves to address the roster. The club brought in the ‘over-ager’ Goaltender, Jakob Knowles, from Petrolia, along with 17-year-old Essex native, Jack Fuerth, at the roster deadline, while Owen Meyerink departed the club. Throughout the season, he has added depth to the roster, including several players joining from the Chatham Maroons of the GOJHL. “I would say the whole organization was pretty bummed out, knowing that we were going to shutdown for three weeks,” Pailey said. “We feel like we’ve made some big strides through the year and made improvements as we went.”

While looking at the pause, Pailey believes it’ll be a chance for a lot of players to get ready to come back to health and evaluate strategies and systems. Looking at the organization, Pailey said he is proud of how everything has taken shape with the vision they have laid out. He noted there are now eight Essex natives on the roster, as he feels the connection to the hometown players is important, while also establishing a young core that’ll remain for years to come.

In hopes of returning to the arena with a crowd once again, Pailey said he and the entire staff and players have simply enjoyed showing up and having a chance to play, following last year. If they play the schedule as intended, Pailey noted the importance of some key “measuring-

tape” games, which includes playing their rival, Lakeshore, twice, and Mooretown once. It’ll be the first time the clubs will see the 73’s roster following some of their mid season pick-ups.

Pailey noted the league is scheduled to meet to discuss potential options and layout plans for returning to play. While nothing has been decided as of yet, Pailey believes the league will reschedule the postponed games and potentially shorten some playoff series. He added while the club had just four games postponed, teams in other conferences had a lot more.

He hopes the club is able to return to action at the end of January, but knows it will depend on the guidance of the Provincial government. Pailey is grateful he and the players are for the fans, who continue to show support throughout the season.

73’s defensemen Carson Noble breaks the puck out during a game earlier this season.

Noble is in his first year with the 73’s, after spending the last two seasons with the Chatham Maroons.

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artist. When collaborating with others, even when inviting another musician to play on his solo music, he said he started to not be so particular on his own ideas, because there are three other excellent musicians, who also have all these wonderful ideas.

“I find if I get out of the way a little bit more, and we can all do our own thing, but [collaborate] together. It is really energizing to play in a group like that,” Latam said.

Over the years Latam has been a performer, “Eventually, what I want to work towards is releasing another record – a collection of all the singles – once we can get back to performing live and promoting it.”

Not knowing when the right time would be to release those songs, Latam said it was decided to start circulating those tunes and share some positivity.

He hopes the new song “Stride On” will not only entertain and be enjoyed by many, but that it will encourage people.

Latam teamed up with Brett Humber on lead guitar, Benny Pallotto on drums, and James Staley on bass to form Justin Latam & The Stride. He said Pallotto has appeared on most of his previous solo albums, Staley is a solo acoustic performer, who ended up in the band as Latam needed a bass player for a past gig. Latam met Humber through the studio where he was recording years ago.

The music this group creates is “fun,” Latam said. “We are kind of drawing on the ‘70s rock

‘n’ roll sound, but we are open to kind of explore.

We don’t feel bound by it.

We like to just have fun and see where the music

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he said his experience in sharing his music and performing it in front of other people has helped him be more confident and comfortable as a musician.

He tries to listen to a lot of different music to keep from getting stale.

Looking ahead, Latam said his band is hoping to get a few gigs in, hopefully this spring and summer.

On January 21, “Stride On” will be available for purchase on justinlatam. bandcamp.com.

More information about Latam can be found at www. justinlatam.com

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