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A LOOK INSIDE

Surprise visit connects WWII veteran with 1940s Harley

County, Essex raise new flag to kick-off AccessAbility Week PAGE 3 ______________

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Issue No. 21

Essex County Council Notes for May 16 PAGE 5 _______________ Harrow’s new Customer Service Centre opened PAGE 11 _______________ Home-Sweet-Home & Garden Special Feature PAGES 12 - 17 _______________ Kingsville hosts second public meeting for Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan PAGE 18 ______________ What’s all the buzz about Pickleball?

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by Sylene Argent On Saturday morning, nearly 97-year-old Frank “Tex” Davis thought he would be spending his day going to the North Wall monument in Windsor with family and friends. Instead, several people from various motorcycle and veterans’ groups pulled together to surprise the man who served in WWII and later in the 1950s, by connecting him with a 1940s HarleyDavidson Motorcycle; a model of bike that has special meaning to him.

Davis said he was born in Nova Scotia and worked for a veterans’ magazine. In 1942, he joined the Reserve Army. He joined the active force in 1944, where he served into 1945.

When the Cold War started, he

Frank “Tex” Davis was surprised with a visit to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village on Saturday, where he was connected to a 1940s Harley Davidson motorcycle, similar to the one he used while in the military in the 1950s.

joined the Signal Corps, where he served for ten-years as a motorcycle rider and training cadets.

In 1952, a photo was taken of Davis with a Harley-Davison motorcycle, similar to the model on display at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village.

When he first joined the active force, Davis said he wanted to ride a motorcycle in the worst way, but he had to follow what the military assigned him to do.

He recalled getting the

nickname “Tex,” while on a convoy. There were quite a few men behind him in trucks. He said there was cattle down the road, and an officer could not move them. So, he rode his bike up and chased them out of the way. The guys, he said, got a kick out of the situation, and began calling him “Tex” as a result.

The next day, the nickname was added to his helmet, an item he still has.

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Heritage Village, said the local museum is fortunate to have a permanent motorcycle display, which depicts the heritage of motorized transportation on two wheels.

With the involvement of several individuals, they were able to get Davis out to the CTMHV on Saturday morning to see the motorcycle.

As soon as Davis spotted the motorcycle on his Saturday morning surprise visit, he hopped

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“He’d ride that bike out of here if he could start it up,” Davis’s son, Randy, said.

He and his father are part of the Canadian Army Veterans motorcycle group. He said his father takes his role of speaking about history seriously, and is able to explain the feelings of people who had to go off to war, some of whom would not be coming home. He does so through his storytelling and through the poems he has written, and committed to memory.

Randy said his dad’s poems keep him going, many of which he shared while standing by the motorcycle. He described his dad as a familyorientated man.

“We love him so much, we wanted to thank him by saying ‘you are important to us,’” Randy said of the purpose of the surprise visit.

Randy Davis (right) holds a picture of his dad, WWII veteran Frank “Tex” Davis, aboard a 1940s motorcycle. CTMHV Board Member Les McDonald is pictured left.

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“I have never met him before, but by looking at the smile on his face, I’m sure he is right in his element,” McDonald said.

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County, Essex raise new flag to kick-off AccessAbility Week

by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex and the County of Essex each hosted a flag raising recently to kick-off the start of the nationally recognized AccessAbility Week, which is celebrated annually during the first week of June.

Both events featured the raising of the newly created Accessibility flag, which was designed for each of the seven municipalities in the region to use.

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee created the new, regional accessibility flag, with the intent it will be raised during National

Accessibility Week in a more cohesive show of support for a more inclusive and accessible Essex County.

It features seven chevrons, one for each

of the municipalities of Essex County, symbolizing how they are moving forward in the right direction.

“We have made progress, but there is still

work to be done,” Essex County Warden, and Tecumseh Mayor, Gary McNamara, said during the County’s flag raising Continued on Page 10

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What is great, is that when we are formulating a Letter to the Editor, we are, for one, utilizing our ability to do so – thank a veteran for that.

Knowing it will be read by many, and knowing it is in a newspaper format, Letters to the Editor normally tend to encapsulate facts and are typically well groomed to ensure grammatical greatness.

I love it, especially, when we get several responses to one topic, each having a differing opinion.

The format to provide a Letter to the Editor, via a quick inquiry, seems to have dawned with the first newspaper publications.

If you really think about it, the Letter to the Editor was the original social media platform; that first place where views and opinions could be put out into the world, for better or for worse.

In this column, I do take the opportunity, from time-to-time, to express my concern or view on certain subjects. I, however, do try to do so in such a way that it will not take away from the reporting I do on the other pages. It is always my goal to be as fair and unbiased as possible when it comes to providing that news coverage.

There is a place for me to have an opinion, and a place for me to

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Campaign platforms show that advocacy matters

by Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

There is something exciting about all election campaigns.

There’s the intense analysis, the microscope that looks at every candidate’s individual word, and activities. There’s the ups and downs of polls that inspire and discourage people as they cheer on their favourites. There’s the push to get people up out of their chairs to the local community hub to vote, vote, vote! All this ends with a result that potentially lasts for the next four years – are you engaged in this excitement?

We’re heading into the final few days of the provincial election campaign. As I look back over the last month, party leaders and candidates have brought numerous and varied issues to the forefront during campaign stops, events and public addresses. But truly, the past month has just been a piece of the work involved in bringing farm and rural issues to the forefront.

As an organization, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) began meeting with political leadership last winter so that we could have meaningful conversations with them about the issues and priorities that matter most to Ontario farmers and rural communities outside of the hustle and bustle of campaign season.

We made a point of meeting with candidates from all the major parties in both urban and rural ridings, and as the campaign has unfolded, I see the reflections of those conversations in the platforms the parties are running on.

Different parties have chosen to incorporate various aspects of rural infrastructure spending, supply chain investments, and farmland preservation into their platforms because they’re issues that resonate with Ontarians across the province. Yes, they’re important to agriculture and to our rural communities, but they also directly impact everyone in Ontario.

Investing in the food chain When the pandemic first hit, a major concern for Ontarians was the potential collapse of our food supply chain, but

Ontario’s agri-food sector rose to the challenge and ensured we continued to have access to safe, healthy, and affordable locally grown food throughout this challenging time.

Agriculture will be a key part of our post-pandemic economic recovery, so it’s important that Ontario’s farm policies and regulations ensure stability and prosperity in all aspects of the agri-food supply chain, from field-to-fork.

That means ensuring we have enough food processing facilities to meet market demands, addressing the labour shortage that is plaguing the entire agri-food sector, and protecting our ability to produce food for future generations.

Farmland preservation Ontarians are keener than ever to source locally grown produce, meats, and dairy products, and for farmers and food producers to meet that demand, we must all work together to stop the loss of our farmland. It’s a limited resource, so we need responsible long-term land use planning that takes a balanced approach to supporting economic growth and protecting agricultural land.

The latest Canadian Census of Agriculture data shows that land is now disappearing from agricultural production at a rate of 319 acres per day. That’s an increase from the previous level of 175 acres per day, and it’s simply not sustainable. That kind of loss puts the resilience of our food supply chain and our ability to produce food, fibre, and fuel right here at home at risk.

Rural infrastructure spending All Ontarians will benefit from government policies that distribute economic development opportunities more evenly across the province. Ontario’s agriculture and food industry contributes more than $47 billion to the provincial economy every year, so to keep this sector profitable and productive, we need strong rural communities with infrastructure to

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support growth. That includes properly constructed and maintained roads and bridges, widespread broadband, access to affordable energy and increased social infrastructure like schools, hospitals, and community hubs.

Building long-term relationships The work done during this election campaign is about more than just the future MPPs in Toronto. All the candidates running in this election are leaders who have been chosen by people in their ridings to compete for the right to represent them at Queen’s Park. Whether they win or lose, they will continue to be leaders in their communities, and I see great value in the new dialogue we’ve been able to start – and hopefully will be able to continue with them in whatever role they take on next.

I would also like to personally thank every OFA member who has taken the time to talk to candidates, hosted or attended a debate, or engaged in election conversations about food and farming in Ontario – especially during the very busy spring planting season. Those conversations make a difference.

Most of all, though, I encourage all of our members and industry partners to get out there and take part in our democracy by casting their ballots. Make your vote count for your farm and your community.

Election campaigns are intense, but as the voice of Ontario’s farmers, our work won’t end once the election is over. OFA takes meeting and working with policymakers seriously and regardless of who wins on June 2, we will continue to raise awareness for these critical issues with all levels of government.

Our mission is Farms and Food Forever, and that won’t change regardless of the election’s outcome.

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Essex County Council Notes for Wednesday, May 16

by Sylene Argent County Council resumes meetings in-person County Council met in-person for the first time since the State of Emergency for the COVID pandemic was declared in March of 2020.

Warden Gary McNamara welcomed everyone back to the Essex County Civic and Education Centre, noting it has been around 26-months since everyone was able to meet inside the Council Chambers together.

The State of Emergency was terminated last month.

TWEPI presents 2022/2023 Official Visitor’s Guide Gordon Orr, Chief Executive Officer, Lynnette Bain, Vice President, Destination Development, and Jason Toner, Director of Marketing and Communications for Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, presented the 2022/2023 Official Visitor’s Guide to County Council.

When looking back at the past year, Orr said recognition has to be given to the accomplishments that were made through collective efforts during the pandemic.

“The resiliency of the industry has been nothing short of a miracle,” he said.

Bain said TWEPI has been working to grow the capacity of the local tourism industry. New initiatives include a self-guided journey through the destination’s past through historic sites and vanished village trail, embarking on an LGBTQ+ market readiness audit, a backyard birding guide, fishing guide, a new paddling guide, Barrels Bottles & Brews Flight Log Tasting Passport, the first Fiesta Weekend celebration, EPIC wine tasting passport, and refacing directional signage in wine country.

In addition, this year TWEPI will invest funds and resources to gain research intelligence to learn who

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County Council supports letter asking province to address opioid crisis The Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) asked County Council to support the recommendations Simcoe-Muskoka Public Health sent to the Minister of Health, Christine Elliott, in response to the province-wide opioid crisis province.

Eight recommendations were included in the letter.

Some of them called on the province to create a multi-sector task force to guide the development of a robust provincial opioid response plan that will ensure necessary resourcing, policy change, and health and social system coordination; and expand access to evidence informed harm reduction programs and practices, including lifting the provincial cap of 21 Consumption and Treatment Service Sites,

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He does need the right adopter, as he needs some help with proper socialization. He can be a bit wary with new people, but will warm up with the right approach (especially with the help of yummy food!). Once Dakota is warm, you’ll see his crazy, puppy side, as he jumps on you, bounces around, and mistakes your arms and clothing for toys. He just needs a person with patience and someone who is willing to put in the work and time with him.

All available animals are listed on our website. Our adoption centre is only open for walk ins on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:30pm to 6pm, during these times WECHS staff will be available to assist you in the adoption process.

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Essex County Council Notes for Wednesday, May 16... funding Urgent Public Health Needs Sites, and scaling up safer opioid supply options.

In its own correspondence, the WECHU noted over the last five-years, Windsor-Essex County has experienced a worsening opioid and drug overdose crisis.

It states, in 2021, there were a total of 416 opioid-related emergency department visits reported. In 2020, there were 358.

Comparing those numbers to 2016, there was 108.

Windsor-Essex community also had a total of 68 opioid-related deaths in 2020, representing the highest number of annual opioid deaths recorded in the region since reporting began in 2005. There were also 33 opioid-related mortalities recorded in the first seven-months of 2021.

Up to $420k in additional funding approved to mitigate cost of escalating asphalt cement Essex County Council approved up to an additional $420,016, from the Rate Stabilization Reserve, to mitigate the cost

of escalating asphalt cement prices.

In the Report to County Council, Allan Botham, Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, provided, it notes earlier this year, County Council approved the award of three asphalt road rehabilitation programs totalling $13,564,991: $1,859,394 for Cold in Place Recycling (CIREAM), $3,944,046 for hot mix asphalt over CIREAM, and $7,761,551 for Hot Mix Overlay and Mill and Pave.

The Report further explains at the time tenders closed, the cost for asphalt cement was $915.50/tonne. It is expected the price at the time of paving will be approximately $1,300/tonne.

Botham explained the asphalt cement mix design makes up around four to seven percent of the total tonnage of the County’s total asphalt usage. In using the estimated tonnages for the three contacts, the impact of inflation could be $680,000, representing an increase of around five percent of the total tender prices.

2022 Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Town of Essex is seeking members to sit on the Town of Essex Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee. The Committee must be established before October 1, 2022.

In accordance with Sections 88.33 to 88.37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Compliance Audit Committee will consider applications requesting compliance audits of financial statements filed by candidates and registered third party advertisers following the 2022 Municipal Election.

As the committee will operate as a quasi-judicial committee, preference will be given to auditors, accountants, lawyers and other individuals with knowledge of campaign finance rules. Prior experience on a committee, task force or tribunal would also be an asset.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest highlighting relevant experience and qualifications before Friday June 24, 2022, by 4:30 pm.

Applications will not be accepted from: • Employees or officers of the municipality; • Members of Essex Town Council; • Candidates in the election for which the Committee is established or family members or employees of same, or any person connected to a candidate through an employment, contractual, business or partnership relationship; • Any persons who are Registered Third Party Advertisers in the election for which the committee is established or family members of employees of same, or any person connected to a Registered Third Party Advertiser through an employment, contractual, business or partnership relationship; or • Any person who is or intends to volunteer or seek employment to assist any candidate in the election for which the Committee is established.

To apply online, please visit elections.essex.ca To apply by mail: Robert W. Auger, Town Solicitor/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8

To mitigate the impact of inflation, it was recommended that $300,000 worth of paving for two projects – 350m of County Road 27 north of County Road 8, and County Road 23, from Gosfield Townline to County Road 8 – be removed from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund program list for this year and placed back into the five-year plan.

These were projects originally scheduled for future years and were brought forward after the County of Essex received notice and confirmation of the 2022 OCIF amount.

Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos asked about keeping the $300,000 worth of projects recommended to be cut from this year’s program, recognizing costs could continue to rise in the future.

Sandra Zwiers, Director of Finance / Treasurer, said there were sufficient funds in the Rate Stabilization Reserve if Council preferred to keep the cut projects in the road’s program.

Santos put forward a motion to support the recommendation of setting aside the additional $420,016, from the Rate Stabilization Reserve, to mitigate the cost of escalating asphalt cement prices, and to keeping the two aforementioned projects in the 2022 road program with the funds also coming from the Rate Stabilization Reserve.

2021 County of Essex Consolidated Financial Statements approved Essex County Council approved the 2021 County of Essex Consolidated Financial Statements; and the 2021 Sun Parlor Home Residents’ Trust Fund Statements.

Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, noted 2021 County of Essex Consolidated Financial Report includes the Essex County Library Board and Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA). The Corporation’s financial statements include fifty percent of EWSWA’s financial statements, representing the proportionate share the Corporation has control over EWSWA

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operations.

The Sun Parlor Home Residents’ Trust Fund is not consolidated, the Report on the matter notes, as the operations of the Fund are reported separately in the Consolidated Financial Report on the Trust Fund Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Continuity.

Zwiers said the auditor, KPMG LLP, expressed a clean (unqualified) audit opinion, following its examination of the accounts of the Corporation, meaning the County fairly and appropriately represented its financial position.

She explained the accumulated surplus – value of monies invested in capital assets, net of long-term debt obligations, any unfunded liabilities, with reserves added in – totaled $441,518,961 as of December 31, 2021. The annual surplus for 2021, she added, is just shy of $52M. Included within the annual surplus is the Corporation’s overall 2021 Budget surplus of approximately $791,500, exclusive of EWSWA operations, she explained. The 2021 operating surplus was approximately $106,000 higher than the projected surplus used in the preparation of the 2022 Budget.

Report to come on CR 34/27 intersection in Cottam may recommend all-way stop At the previous meeting, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos asked about the County Road 34 and County Road 27 intersection.

Allan Botham, Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, said County Administration has had an awareness of that intersection for a while and it has been monitored since 2019, with some kind of control in mind.

Traffic data, he said, warrants for an allway stop, but not a traffic control signal.

A report will be prepared for Council consideration within the next few months, which could possibly amend the Traffic Control By-Law with the condition of an all-way stop at that intersection, Botham said.

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1946-48 Plymouth north of town

By Bill Sherk The Old Car Detective Bert Jansen was born

and raised in Leamington and now lives in Beachville, Ontario.

He recently sent me the attached photo taken in 1956 of his mother, Jo Jansen, with the family car, a 1946-48 Plymouth sedan at their home on Hwy. 77 north of town.

All Plymouths built between 1946 and 1948 had identical styling because of the enormous demand for new cars following the end of World War Two in 1945.

My Grade Two teacher in Toronto, Miss Jones, drove one of these Plymouths and I never thought at age seven to ask her the exact year of her car.

The first owner of the Jansen Plymouth probably bought it new at Hyatt Motors in Leamington. Or maybe it came from Ned

Derbyshire’s ChryslerPlymouth dealership in nearby Wheatley.

It’s difficult to tell the exact colour of the Jansen Plymouth in this black and white photo but at least we know it was not black, the usual colour of cars back then. Bob Hatt ordered a new 1948 Plymouth from the dealer in Wheatley and it took nearly a year for the car to arrive. And when it finally came, it was yellow!

The Jansen Plymouth was powered by a flathead six with 217.8 cubic inches cranking out 95 horsepower. If you find one of these cars in a barn, the serial number in the only way you can tell the exact year.

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Bert Jansen’s mother with the family Plymouth.

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History ongoing at St. Mary’s Parish as it readies to celebrate its 175th anniversary

Photo submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunningham: Pictured is St. Mary’s Church.

This building was the third church built for the parish.

by Sylene Argent History is ongoing at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. With 176-years of service down in the books, the church continues to be a pillar of faith in the Maidstone community, still serving descendants of its first generation of parishioners.

Information provided by Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunnigham, a member of the Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes, noted St. Mary’s is considered one of the oldest parishes that is not located near water in the

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The third was built in 1874 and is still in

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use in Maidstone, long time parishioner, Rosemary Halford, explained.

“It has had good care and upkeep over the years. People have been proud of it,” Halford said.

Early comers from Ireland to Maidstone, she added, did not realize the available land that was advertised was swampy and had many trees that needed to be cleared.

“When this land was cleared, there were people in Chicago who were concerned about the red glow they could see,” Halford said, noting clearing the land would have been major work and would have included burning the trees.

The community, she added, benefited from Colonel Thomas Talbot, in that he liked to keep Catholics together. He liked to keep the Church reserves and what was given to surveyors off the main road.

“It was a big advantage to these people with big families that adult sons could get adjacent land. That just helped the community stay together,” Halford said, adding because there were factories and a university nearby, sons of farmers could go to school and could also get jobs. They could also stay on the land their ancestors were on.

She also reflected on the baseball fever that used to take over Maidstone in the 1930s, when the Maidstone Shamrocks

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of the Essex County Baseball League used to play on the diamond behind the church, especially when there was a big rival with McGregor.

Today, there is still an attitude of service, she said. “It is just a really good place to raise a family.”

St. Mary’s still has around 400 families on its service roster.

Recently, descendants of the church’s first generation of parishioners gathered at the church for a photo, including Catherine Austin, who is a direct descendant of the first wedding at the church, which was for William Cole in 1846. Hazel McCarthy is a direct descendant of the first baptism that took place, which was for Michael McCarthy in 1846. Tom Halford is a direct descendant of the individual who brought the cornerstone to the present church.

Recently, Halford said, a time capsule was opened that was buried in 1996. Parishioners are looking to add to the time capsule and bury it after its upcoming anniversary celebration.

A special anniversary to celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary – a year late, due to COVID – will take place on Sunday, June 5 at 1 pm with Mass with Bishop Fabbro. After Mass, the church hall will be open with historical displays and a baseball game will take place.

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Local beach water test results available for summer safety hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.

Follow our social media for notification of beach warnings and closures.

Public beaches must post a warning or a closure sign if the beach results show higher than acceptable levels of E. coli bacteria. The public should also avoid swimming after a heavy rainfall as pollution in beach water is often much higher during and right after rainstorms.

“Swimming or playing in unsafe water may result in symptoms such as minor skin, eye, ear, nose, and throat infections or diarrhea. Those most at risk are children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.” says Elaine Bennett, Environmental Health Manager, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Tips to stay safe at the beach: • Check for the most recent beach results before going into the water.

• Read and obey the signs posted at the beach.

• Don’t go swimming if you can’t see your feet underwater when you’re standing in waist deep water.

• Don’t go swimming if the water is rough, cloudy, or green.

• Don’t swim for at least 48 hours

submitted to EFP The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has launched the 2022 beach water quality testing program at 9 local beaches. On Tuesday May 24, beach water samples were taken

by Public Health Inspectors from Sand Point Beach, Belle River Beach, North West Beach at Point Pelee, Seacliff Park Beach, Mettawas Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach, Colchester Beach, and Holiday Beach.

Water samples are sent to the Public Health Lab in London, Ontario for E. coli bacteria count analysis. This season’s first sampling results are posted on wechu. org, and available by calling the beach

after a heavy rainfall or wind.

• If you think you may have become ill from beach water, consult your health care provider.

Until mid September, or weather permitting, the Health Unit will collect beach water samples from the local area

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County, Essex raise new flag to kick-off AccessAbility Week... at the Essex Civic & Education Centre on Monday morning. “Accessibility should not be an afterthought.

It should be front in the mind when launching new projects.”

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) Chairperson, Christine Easterbrook, and Vice Chairperson, Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, spoke about the importance of recognizing AccessAbility Week at the Wednesday, May 18 regular meeting of County Council.

“The intention is to celebrate contributions of Canadians with disabilities and raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and inclusion in our Country,” Easterbrook said, also providing thanks to the Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee for bringing the regional flag idea to the County-level.

This year’s AccessAbility Week theme is “Moving Forward Together.”

June 1 will be recognized as red shirt day, Easterbrook added. This will invite people across the

nation to wear red to create a visible display of solidarity in a show of support to those with disabilities, and their families. In addition, it will celebrate the achievements of those with disabilities, and pledge commitment to creating a fully-accessible and inclusive society that honours and values the contributions of people of all abilities.

On Sunday, the Town of Essex hoisted the Accessibility Flag.

“Essex is committed to responding to the needs of every individual,” Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said, adding the improvements in municipal infrastructure to be more inclusive would not be possible without the input of the Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Meloche thanked the committee’s members for working to ensure the Town of Essex remains as inclusive as possible.

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is in its second-year of its “We Check the Trail” initiative.

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“Last year, our Committee launched the project to improve accessibility on our many kilometers of trails throughout Essex County,” Easterbrook said, noting the Committee started out by focusing on trails belonging to ERCA. Volunteers were asked to walk the trails to report safety hazards and rate accessibility via an online form.

In phase two, taking place this year, some CWATS trails are being added to the project. Because of the enormity of the project, it will be ongoing for years to come, Easterbrook said.

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by Sylene Argent When Roman Cincurak received his first haircut recently, after just turning four-years-old, 15-inches of locks were removed and will be donated to help make wigs for kids who have lost their own hair to cancer or other medical conditions.

His Mother, Rima, explained when Roman’s dad, Matt, was 20, he had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and lost his hair at that time. She has also had family members who have had cancer and lost their hair as well.

“We did [Roman’s haircut] as a commemorative donation. We explained it to him. He knows what he did, and he has already mentioned doing it again,” Rima said proudly.

The Gesto family is in the process of donating Roman’s locks to Transition 2 Betterness. From there, Roman’s hair will be forwarded to another organization that will use it to create wigs for kids, who are going through cancer treatment or lost their hair due to alopecia.

Being used to having long hair, Roman did find it an adjustment to get used to his shorter hair that first night, but he has since taken a liking to his new look.

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Harrow’s new Customer Service Centre opened

by Sylene Argent Last Tuesday afternoon, staff and Council members for the Town of Essex officially opened

the Customer Service Centre at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre.

Mayor Richard Meloche

said the Town was excited to host the grand opening of the Town of Essex Customer Service Centre in the southern-end of the

municipality.

At the Customer Service Centre, residents will be able to register for recreational programming, pay taxes, and submit applications for dog tags.

“This is truly a tremendous asset to our town,” Meloche said.

Through the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, Essex Council set a goal to improve the customer service experience for all citizens, Meloche said.

In late 2019, staff and Council members of the Town of Essex hosted a special meeting to discuss the Town’s strategic plan. The document was created to set out the long-term plans for this Term of Council

and used to guide the overall direction of the organization. It included six strategic priorities and associated action items, including: improving citizen and customer experience, providing progressive and sustainable infrastructure, reaching for a healthy community and for quality of life, providing financial and economic stewardship, working towards vibrant growth and development, and offering organizational effectiveness and resiliency.

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Swimming immediately cools people off on hot and humid days, and even provides thorough exercise that works many different muscles in the body.

And summer revelers know that swimming and splashing in the pool is an entertaining activity for people of all ages.

Though pools are great summer spaces, one downside of pool usage is the potential for drowning.

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When it comes to your bathroom, there are easy adjustments to make a big difference in how the small room is used.

Here are some tips: 1. Hide the mystery - A popular trend in home design and renovations is hidden conveniences. This means tucking away as much as possible while maintaining function and usability of the space. Consider reorganizing your cabinets and vanity with proper storage units that keep clutter organized and out of sight.

2. Maintain boundaries - Always remember that electricity and water don’t mix, especially in smaller spaces like a bathroom. If you’re remodelling, keep your outlets at least 500 millimetres away from the sink and bathtub to keep safe, and ensure they have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection if within 1.5m of a stink, tub or shower.

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Bought your home without an inspection? Here’s what to do

(NC) You found your forever home—but in today’s hot real estate market, you may have decided to buy without getting an inspection. That means you may face

some surprises once you take possession, from rot to infestation or an aging roof or furnace. Here are some tips to make sure your dream house doesn’t turn into a renovation nightmare.

Budget for renovations Once the sellers accept your offer, start putting money aside for any work your house might need once you move in. Try setting up automatic deposits into a new savings account every time you get paid to consistently build your funds during the closing period. It’s better to be safe than sorry. If you don’t end up needing the cash for renos, you can always use it for a backyard makeover or a family vacation.

Have your home inspected after closing Before you move in, have a trusted inspector do a detailed walkthrough of your new home. This will help you to develop a game plan to determine if work needs to be done right away—and if anything can wait. You’ll also

learn when major upgrades will be needed down the line, such as new roofing, to help you better budget and plan for the future.

Use rebates to make upgrades more cost effective If your inspection does uncover issues in your new home that need to be addressed, find out if there are government or utility programs that can help offset the upfront costs. For example, Enbridge Gas customers in Ontario can qualify for up to $5,000 in rebates to make their homes more energy efficient. New windows and doors, insulation, boilers, furnaces and even skylights may qualify. Find more information at enbridgegas.com/ homerebate.

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• Embrace natural ways to keep a home’s interior cool. Cranking the AC is not the only way to maintain a comfortable temperature inside a home during the months of July and August. Closing curtains on especially warm days keeps the sun out and makes it easier to maintain comfortable temperatures inside without lowering the temperature on the thermostat. Avoiding the stove on hot nights and preparing cold meals or firing up the grill outside is another way to keep the house cool.

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Outdoor living spaces are a wildly popular trend. A 2021 survey conducted on behalf of the International Casual Furnishings Association and American Home Furnishings Alliance found that 90 percent of individuals surveyed felt outdoor living spaces are more valuable than ever. That popularity was evident during the pandemic, during which 23 percent of respondents indicated they bought new furniture while 18 percent acknowledged building a deck.

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A new walkway is a small project that can still offer a significant upgrade over a home’s existing landscape.

An inviting, well-tended landscape can add significant curb appeal to a home. Such a landscape also can serve as a point of pride and welcome homeowners each evening as they arrive home from work.

Landscaping projects run the gamut from simple changes that can be accomplished on a weekend afternoon to more significant and costly undertakings that require the work of a professional. Budget-conscious homeowners may be looking for simpler projects, and the following are some less costly ways to upgrade a landscape.

• Add a pop of colour with planters. Awe-inspiring colours can make a landscape stand out from surrounding properties. Flowers, bushes and plants may be the first thing homeowners consider when trying to add colour to their lawns, but planters can provide a more immediate way to give exterior grounds some colour. Bold planters won’t lose their colour in a matter of weeks like many flowers

do, and homeowners can switch planters so the colours align with the season. For example, some pastel planters can evoke the spirit of spring, while orange planters can be filled with mums to give a landscape an autumnal feel.

• Plant perennials around the property. Wellmaintained perennials grow back each year, making them ideal for homeowners who don’t have the time or desire to map out new gardening arrangements each spring. Planting perennials also is a great way to add colour around the property without breaking the bank.

• Upgrade walkways. Though it’s more expensive than adding planters and planting perennials, upgrading old and cracked walkways is a great way to give a property a whole new look. According to the renovation experts at HomeAdvisor, homeowners typically pay between $6 and $12 per square foot (US) for new concrete walkway installation. Homeowners working on a budget can target spots where walkways have already cracked and fix those

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Pros to container gardening One of the advantages of container gardening is that plants can be moved

conditions. This isn’t as easily achieved when gardens are stationary.

Also, beginner gardeners may be more able to control soil conditions inside of a small container rather than a vast groundbased garden, which will require a good deal of manual labor. Pots and boxes also can be grouped together to create eyepopping displays, usually at lower costs than the sheer volume of plants that would be needed to fill out an expansive landscape.

Cons to container gardening Container garden plants will not have direct access to the ground, so they need gardeners to create the ideal growing conditions.

Developing the right care formula can be challenging. The home and garden resource The Spruce says that drainage is an important factor in container gardening, and most containers do not offer enough drainage holes.

If water cannot escape the soil, the roots of the plants can rot and die. It’s not enough to add stones or gravel to the bottom of containers. Drill additional

holes in the bottom (1/2inch in diameter for small or medium-sized pots; one inch in diameter for larger pots). Also, be sure to check on soil moisture so that watering can be adjusted.

During hot stretches, plants may need to be watered more frequently.

Plan for plants that play well Grouping plants together can create visually stunning combinations.

However, it is important to choose plants that require the same amount of light and moisture. Look at plant tags when visiting the garden centre and select complementary plants, or ask a store employee.

Mixing different plant shapes, colours and leaf textures, as well as plants of various heights, can help containers look filled out.

Feed plants accordingly Plants need nutrition to thrive in containers. Quality potting mixes will contain fertilizers, but nutrition will wane over time.

Every couple of weeks, container plants will need either fresh potting mix or granular fertilizer added to feed them. Oregon State University Extension Services suggests using a slow-release fertilizer or worm castings several times throughout the season.

Container gardening is a great way to add plants to smaller patios, reduce the workload involved in maintaining expansive gardens, and customize conditions for optimal growth.

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purchase new firepits in 2021. Adding fencing around areas with firepits establishes boundaries, which is a must for homeowners with small children. Fencing also makes it harder for local wildlife to gain access to a property, which can decrease residents’ risk for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.

• Purchase an outdoor television. Outdoor televisions can be expensive, but the cost of such devices will depend on what homeowners are looking for. Homeowners who plan to spend ample time outdoors watching games, movies and their favorite shows may feel a high-end outdoor television, which can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000, is well worth the investment. But those working with smaller budgets can find a quality 4K outdoor TV for around $2,000. That’s still a steep price tag, but the electronics experts at P.C. Richard & Son note that outdoor TVs are designed with safety features that indoor televisions don’t have. For example, outdoor TVs can self-regulate temperature and moisture levels, greatly reducing the risk of electrical issues.

Outdoor living spaces are wildly popular.

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law for people who have a backyard pool. These often include a fenced yard, a fence around inground pools that is at least four feet high, selflatching gates, and/or pool ladders that can be locked or closed when the pool isn’t in use.

• Rely on non-slip surfaces.

The pool environment can be wet and slippery. Utilizing materials like non-slip deck surfaces or rougher concrete finishes around pools can help reduce some slips and falls. The pool

resource Poolonomics says people should be instructed to avoid running near or around the pool.

• Inspect water returns and drains.

PoolSafety.gov warns that hair, limbs, jewelry, or bathing suits can get stuck in a drain or suction opening in a pool or spa.

Broken or missing drain covers should be replaced immediately and no swimming should occur until the issue is remedied.

• Install other barriers. Barriers, alarms and pool covers can save

lives and prevent access to pool water when the pool area is not in use.

• Learn how to swim and perform CPR. Families can take swimming lessons to become better swimmers.

Learning how to perform CPR on adults and children can save lives. Courses are available at many hospitals and community centers or through the Red Cross.

Swimming pools are welcome additions to yards. Safety is vital when around water.

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It can seem like using the equity in your home is a quick and easy way to pay for such big expenses. While you may benefit in the short term, it’s also important to consider the longer-term risks about home equity lines of credit, often referred to as HELOCs. A HELOC is a form of credit that relies on using your home as a guarantee that you’ll pay back the money you borrow. Unlike a loan, a HELOC lets you borrow money, pay it back and borrow it again up to a maximum credit limit.. The interest rates are variable and will change as interest rates go up or down.

HELOC “pros” include: • They often offer easy access to credit.

• They have lower interest rates than other types of credit, especially unsecured loans and credit cards.

• You can pay back the money you borrow at any time without a penalty.

• You can borrow as much as you want

up to your available credit limit.

HELOC “cons” include: • It takes discipline to pay off because you’re usually required to only pay the monthly interest charges.

• Large amounts of available credit can make it easier to over-spend and carry debt for a long time.

• You may have to pay off your entire HELOC if you want to switch your mortgage to another lender.

• Your bank could take possession of your home if you miss payments.

If you decide a HELOC is right for you, make sure you understand all the terms and conditions of your product before signing on the dotted line. Take time to review and compare your options and ask potential lenders to clarify anything you don’t understand.

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Kingsville hosts second public meeting for Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan

Tim Del Greco, Manager of Engineering for the Town of Kingsville, and Brett Sears, of consulting firm WSP, were on hand on Thursday evening to answer questions and gather feedback at the second public meeting for Kingsville’s Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.

by Sylene Argent On Thursday evening, the Town of Kingsville hosted its second public meeting at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre as it works towards creating a Comprehensive Transportation Master

Plan (CTMP).

Residents and stakeholders were able to drop-by the open house to offer their comments or ask questions on the project.

Through this process, Kingsville is combining

its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a CTMP, which will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until 2037.

The CTMP will focus on existing infrastructure and identify the best approach to accommodate new development.

Tim Del Greco, Manager of Engineering for the Town of Kingsville, said Administration for the Town of Kingsville gathered public feedback from the first meeting, and presented those findings to Council.

“Now, we are basically fine-tuning our recommendations and making edits, where warranted, based on some of that feedback,” he said.

“We are presenting it for a second time, to see if there are any further comments from the public.”

The goal is to review the feedback received at Thursday’s public open house over the next few

weeks, and go back to Council later this year for official endorsement of the plan. After approval, Kingsville can start saving for the recommended action items, so they can be added to future budgets.

The last Transportation Master Plan was created in 2012, Del Greco said, adding it is a good idea to revisit these plans every ten-years.

“That is typically the timeframe where the Town will experience some growth and travel patterns are changing,” he said, noting Kingsville has experienced a lot of growth over the past fiveyears. “We are starting to see different traffic patterns, different areas of congestion.”

With the previous plan now a decade old, it does not offer solutions to some of the current issues being experienced, Del Greco commented.

The plan is looking at road infrastructure, traffic controls, possible additional roads, and alternate routes.

“The idea is trying to address any major congestion issues today, as well as plan for future growth, so that when new subdivisions come on board, we have the

road network here to accommodate that.”

In addition, Kingsville is looking to expand its Active Transportation network, which the CTMP will also encompass.

Those unable to participate in person, can view the presentation materials at www.

K i n g s v i l l e . c a / C T M P. Contact information to provide further comment is also available on the website.

Voice Of Inspiration “It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease.

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Prepare for a family day at the fair

County fairs, state fairs and country fairs dot the landscape in late spring, summer and fall, offering fairgoers plenty of attractions and rides to fill warm days and evenings. Families who plan ahead for the festivities may be able to improve their experiences.

• Purchase passes in advance. Some fairs enable visitors to purchase entry tickets, parking passes and even game vouchers online. There are advantages to doing so, such as bundling discounts.

Buying tickets in advance also cuts down on time spent waiting in line.

• Devise a basic plan. Look over the list of attractions and activities to gauge what you want to get out of the fair. Some fairs post their calendars online. With kids in tow, you’ll likely want to check out any children’s rides or animal exhibits and interactions. Create a generalized plan, but be flexible, especially when going with other families.

• Think about safety. Fairs attract thousands of people and that can lead to confusion if children become separated from their parents. Write your mobile phone number down and put it in your

child’s pocket or bag, so he or she doesn’t have to memorize it. Consider finding the tallest attraction at the fair (perhaps the ferris wheel), and make that the meeting point if anyone becomes lost. Snap a photo of youngsters when you arrive so that you’ll have a recent image and know exactly what they are wearing if you need to engage law enforcement. Some parents tell their children to find another parent and ask them to help them contact security.

• Time your visit. If the fair runs during the week and into the weekend, weekdays are likely to be much less crowded. Also, while not ideal, a cool day or one with a slight drizzle will cut down on crowds and improve the ability to see more things and get on more rides.

• Factor in food. Fair food is an indulgence to enjoy when fairs come around. Rather than go overboard, pick one meal or item that the family will enjoy.

Bring a backpack, if permitted, and fill it with bottled water and other light snacks so that you can tame hunger pangs and not bust the budget at the food court.

• Understand game odds. Fair games are largely designed to earn the event money and not to cash out prizes to all participants. The chances of winning the grand prize, which may be a giant stuffed giraffe, usually are low, so it’s best if children do not become overly concerned with winning a prize. Play the games for fun and memories and not to walk away with the biggest prizes.

In addition to these suggestions, parents can make sure they bring insect repellent and sunscreen to the fair. Dress for comfort and not fashion.

These strategies can help families make the most of the county fair this year. metrocreativeconnection.com

Father’s Day history Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While it may seem as though Father’s Day has been around forever, it didn’t become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States until 1972, when President Richard Nixon signed Joint Resolution 187 into law.

Many thank Sonora Smart Dodd for making Father’s Day happen. In 1909, while attending a Mother’s Day sermon in church, Dodd felt fathers were equally deserving of praise. To honor her own father, a Civil War veteran and widower who raised six children alone, Dodd petitioned for a Father’s Day on June 5th (the anniversary of her father’s death) in her native Spokane, Wash. The celebration was deferred to the third Sunday in June. Another account says Grace Golden Clayton came up with the idea for a Father’s Day in 1908 in

Fairmont, West Virginia. Clayton was inspired to celebrate fathers after 361 local men perished in a deadly mine explosion. Clayton brought the idea up to the minister of her local church.

Historians say that Father’s Day may even be a much older idea. St. Joseph’s Day, which was celebrated each year on March 19 in Catholic nations of Europe since the medieval era, and later elsewhere around the world, commemorates Joseph, the husband of Mary and father figure to Jesus. It was said that Joseph should be held up as the ideal example of fatherhood. The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates St. Joseph’s Day on July 20. In the Orthodox Christian Church, the second Sunday before the Nativity is celebrated as the Sunday of the Forefathers - celebrating all of Jesus’ male ancestors, with an emphasis on Abraham, the patriarch of the Jewish faith.

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 21, 2022, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario.

Description of Lands: 1. Roll No. 37 11 290 000 39000 0000; 1637 Road 2 East, Ruthven; PIN 75143-0088 (LT); File No. 19-11; Minimum Tender Amount: $53,814.98 Please Note: A “Notice of Property Standards Order No. CE631997” has been registered on title to the land in File No. 19-11 PIN 75143 – 0088 (LT) Copies of the Property Standards Order are available in the Tender Package and at the Municipal Office 2. Roll No. 37 11 300 000 03415 0000; Buona Vista Dr.; PIN 75144-0223 (LT); File No. 19-12; Minimum Tender Amount: $18,108.47 Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or you may contact Vicky Sawatzky, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9, Phone: 519-733-2305 Ext. 233

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Life on the tracks: enthusiasts enjoy model train swap

by Maxwell de Liberato Model train enthusiasts were able to enjoy a swap show and vendors’ market on Sunday, which Heritage

Essex hosted at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).

The event was organized

as a way to allow people who enjoyed or find interest in the hobby of model trains an opportunity to meet, look for new parts, or swap pieces as the annual Model Train Show has been cancelled the past twoyears, due to the pandemic.

Marine Aldridge, an employee of Heritage Essex and event coordinator, noted in the past, Heritage Essex used the entirety of the Essex Public School facility to host the annual

Model Train Show each February.

The show attracted exhibitors from far outside the region.

“They came from Toronto and even the States, they come from all over the place,” she said.

Unfortunately, without having access to the school to host the full-scale event, Heritage Essex brought a smaller-scaled show to the Essex Legion.

“We had the largest twoday show in Ontario. Next year, we’re hoping to do our regular show,” Aldridge said, adding this type of event is not able to be hosted outdoors. “When we have a big two-day sale, it helps the community, because [attendees] are around for two-days, shopping.”

Aldridge said the event was hosted as a fundraiser for the Essex Railway Station, which Heritage Essex maintains and operates.

“The proceeds go to help us run the daily ins and outs of the station, so we can keep the doors open, showing our heritage,” Aldridge said. “They’ve been missing our really big

train shows that we did at the schools. This is a lot smaller than what we used to do.”

Aldridge added a portion of the proceeds will go to the Essex Legion for offering its venue for the event.

One of the vendors at the event said most of his

items were from the 1950s, with features known as “roof walks,” because, back in the day, crewmen were able to walk on the roof of the train. Most of his items were built from kits. He noted enthusiasts can build their own pieces, but one does need to have patience for that.

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GALOS, Joseph- passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 89 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Galos (2013). Loving father of the late Rosemary (2001), Joe Galos and wife, Charlene, and Ronald Galos and wife, Debbie. Proud Grandpa of Ron Galos, Chris Galos, Sarah Galos MacKenzie (Mat) and Great Papa of Drake and Bowen MacKenzie. Predeceased by his parents, Joe and Mary Galos. Dearest brother of Elizabeth Pozsar (late Michael). He will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. Joe and Shirley had a wonderful life, starting on the dairy farm and then to the mushroom farm and the bowling alley. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm.

Funeral Service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 11 am with visiting one hour prior. Livestream will be available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca Interment Country Meadows Cemetery, Essex. If desired, memorial donations made to W.E.T.R.A. would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Voice Of Inspiration “The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.” ~ Brandon Sanderson

Tecumseh Council Connect: May 24 meetings

submitted to EFP Public Council Meetings Additional Residential Unit Proposed for Riverside Drive Property: Council held a public meeting about a proposal to rezone 12322 Riverside Drive to allow the existing garage to be converted to a stand-alone residential unit. The residential property is located on Lake St. Clair just east of Lesperance Road. The garage is between the main dwelling and Riverside Drive. The application meets the requirements for an additional residential unit.

Rezoning of Agricultural Land Subject of Meeting: Council held a meeting to hear public comments about an application to rezone severed agricultural lands on Holden Road. The Committee of Adjustment has approved the severance of a 0.55-hectare residential lot at 6780 Holden Road. The approval is subject to zoning changes that allow for the slightly oversized residential lot and prohibit the construction of a residence on the remaining 20.13-hectare parcel of agricultural land.

Regular Meeting of Council Purchase of Library HVAC Units Proceeding: The Town will purchase two new HVAC units for the CADA Library from Trane Canada ULC for $48,183 plus $848 HST. The price is $5,031 over the amount budgeted and Council voted to take the additional money from the Town’s buildings lifecycle reserve fund.

Outer Drive Property Site Plan Approved: A site plan for adding two buildings to an industrial property on Outer Drive, along with associated changes, was approved by Council. The site plan for 5395-5405 Outer Drive, which is just north of the intersection with Blackacre Drive, is for an 876.5-square-metre (9,435-square-foot) industrial building and a 91-square-metre (980-square-foot) accessory storage structure. There is currently an industrial building on the northern portion of the 0.71-hectare (1.77-acre) property.

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What’s Going On...

JUN 4  OLDFASHIONED COUNTRY ENGLISH FAIR - 10am - 4:30pm at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, 1093 County Rd. 25, Essex. For info: 519-727-8811 JUNE 5  St. Mary’s Parish 175th Anniversary - 12:30pm with singing, Mass, bbq, baseball game, and historical displays. For more info contact Judy at 519-737-6628.

JUNE 8  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave., Essex. Visit online for times: blood.ca JUNE 9  12  LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL  at the Vollmer Recreation Complex.

Info at: lasalle.ca/en/things-to-do/strawberry-festival.aspx JUNE 10  11 YARD SALE & BBQ  at Church of the Redeemer (corner of Paquette corners. 8am - 3pm.

JUNE 10, 11,12  LEAMINGTON FAIR - All Inclusive ride passes, Wrestling, Demo Derby, Live Entertainment, & more. At 94 Erie St. N., Leamington. For info: ldasfair.weebly.com JUNE 11  COLCHESTER WALLEYE DERBY  at Colchester Harbour from 6am - 3:30pm.

Kid’s Derby from 9am - 11am. For costs and all info: colchesterwalleyederby.com JUNE 12  31ST ANNUAL MCGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL at Co-An Park, 11071 Conc.

11 - Gates at 10am. Proceeds to the WE Cancer Centre Foundation.

JUNE 12 CTMHV FUN ON WHEELS  Car show & auto flea market. Registration from 8am - 1pm. Starts at 10am for the public. at 6155 Arner Twln. RR#2. Info: CTMHV.COM JUNE 17  MILL ST. MARKET  In Leamington. From 5-10pm. Many Vendors. For info: www.leamingtonartscentre.com JUNE 21  AMHERSTBURG BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Knights of Columbus Hall, 190 Richmond St., Amherstburg . Visit online for times: blood.ca JUNE 25  KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES  At Lakeside Park, Kingsville with gates opening 8:30am. Tickets and information available at: kingsville.ca/highlandgames.

JUNE 26  CTMHV TEA PARTY - Traditional afternoon tea and fashion show. 6155 Arner Twln. Kingsville. For info: CTMHV.com & tickets on eventbrite.ca HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

WINDSOR AND DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meeting on April 24, May 29, & June 26 at 1p.m. at Cottam United Church, 137 Talbot Rd. W. Cottam. Our support group is for those who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Family members and/ or friends welcomed.

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June 5th is Pentecost Sunday. Major Jim Hann will preach on the topic of “Self Control.” We invite you to worship with us at 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study resumes in September. Starting Tuesday, June 7th, our SA Cafe will run from 10a.m.- 12noon. This is a time for people in our community to drop in for a coffee, tea and a snack, and enjoy fellowship. All are welcome.

Please continue to pray for those who are sick or shutin, and also for the people in the Ukraine, as well as those families affected by the terrible shootings in the United States. Our sincere sympathy and prayers go to the family of Beth Jackson.

We appreciate your donations to our Food Bank, at 26 Talbot St. South. Donations of non-perishable foods are accepted at the church Tues., Wed. and Fri. 9am - 2pm. All Inquiries: 519-776-4628.

Thanks to the ‘Guys Who Like To Sing’ for their musical contribution to the Mason’s Divine Service last week.

Trinity Anglican Church Please be mindful of farm machinery on the roads.

We are holding a bake sale and craft sale on Saturday, June 4 from 8 am -2 pm.

On Sunday, June 5, we will hold a coffee hour after our regular service.

Frozen rhubarb pies are for sale; To order, please call the church at 519-839-5303.

Thank you to all who donated to help with the efforts of the Ukrainian people.

Please join us on Sundays at 9:30 am at 235 County Rd. 34 W. All are welcome to join us. This week we welcome Rev.’d Tom Anderson and family.

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submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Gary West had high score on Monday afternoon. Dorothy Fields was low score and Marcel Mailloux had the most Peppers.

Janece McLaughlin had high score at our monthly, Special Pepper. George Diesbourg was second, Katie Starzacher was third, and Gerry Lachine was fourth.

Our Sunday morning worship service begins at 10am. Join us on Sunday, June 5 for our Ascension Day Service. All safety protocols are in place or you may join us online. Visit www. essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school.

Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news St. Mary’s Parish welcomes everyone for a special Mass to celebrate its 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 5, at 12:30 pm with Bishop Fabbro. Music, Mass, BBQ, Baseball Game and Historical displays will make your family’s homecoming one to remember.

For up-to-date news, please visit our website at: centralessexcatholic.dol for find us on social media.

Bethel-Maidstone United We will hold a Yard Sale and Bake Sale in the church hall on Saturday, June 11, from 9am - 1pm (no early birds please).

Mask wearing is appreciated.

All are welcome to join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message at 10am, Sunday morning. Our building is wheelchair accessible.

The office will close May 30 - June 19. Regular day hours resume June 20. Contact info is on the answering machine.

There is no Sunday School offered at this time. 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 - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com

Essex Baptist Church Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County.

Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.

Essex United Church Join us for worship on Pentecost Sunday, June 5th at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome.

Keep up-to-date here: www.essexunitedchurch.ca.

The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45pm. The phone number is: 519-776-4070.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

All are welcome to join us for our weekly Sunday Service, at 11am.

The next pasta dinner is on Friday, June 3rd 5:00 - 6:30 pm.

In Person! Masks required to enter.

The next vendor’s market is on Saturday, June 11, 10-2.

Pease keep our clothes cupboard in mind. We accept clothing donations all year. Please call the church office to make drop-off arrangements.

For more information about what is happening at St. Paul’s, visit online: www.stpaulstrinity.org, or social media. Call the office at 519-776-7111 (Messages are checked regularly).

Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk

Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am.

Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm.

For more information about other meetings and service times, please go to: antiochcanada.ca

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10:45 am. Servicea are available online on our website: woodsleepastoralcharge.ca. The Bulletins are also available on the site.

Please say special prayers for our friends on our Prayer List. Also pray for our sisters & brothers, as they fight for their freedom in Ukraine.

We will ring the church bells on Thursday, June 2 to Honour our Queen on her 70th-year Platinum Jubilee.

Come in for a cup of coffee or tea and get in on the conversation every Thursday at 10am. Everyone is welcomed.

The Woodslee Friendship Club plays Euchre on Mondays at 1pm and Pepper on Wednesdays at 1pm at Woodslee United Church Hall. We welcome all players but we require proof of double vax. Join us for fun afternoon.

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Annual Membership Fees are $25.00

MONDAY 10:00 a.m. Exercise 12:00 p.m. Congregate Dining 1:00 p.m. Pepper 1:30 p.m. Corn Hole Toss

WEDNESDAY 12:00 p.m. Congregate Dining 1:00 p.m. Pokeno 7:00 p.m. Pepper

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Y FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. Exercise 10:00 a.m. Cribbage 12:00 p.m. Congregate Dining 1:00 p.m. Bocce Ball

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Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church, is a great day to join in worship at Church of the Redeemer at 9a.m. or St. Stephen’s at 10:30a.m. There is a coffee hour following the service at Redeemer.

Redeemer’s Yard Sale and BBQ is on Friday, June 10 or Saturday, June 11 from 8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.

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OPP lay 9000+ traffic charges during Canada Road Safety Week

submitted to EFP Despite giving advance notice of cracking down on aggressive, careless and other poor drivers during the most robust traffic safety campaign of the year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid 9,392 traffic charges during Canada Road Safety Week (May 17-23, 2022).

Officers maintained a strong presence on roads across the province during the six-day campaign, responding to 935 collisions, three (3) of which were fatal and the majority of which were preventable.

Aggressive drivers wreaked havoc on roads, with 8,020 speeding charges and 138 stunt driving/racing charges laid.

Other charges associated with main causal factors in road fatalities that were the focus of the campaign: Impaired driving: 216

Distracted driving: 177 Careless driving: 151 No seatbelt: 632 (charges apply to both drivers and passengers) The balance of the charges were the result of other driver actions and behaviours that jeopardized the safety of road users.

“The results of this campaign reflect a firm commitment on the part of our officers and our valued policing partners to keeping our roads safe. I am proud of their ongoing dedication to saving lives and their zero tolerance of drivers whose poor driving behaviours jeopardize the safety of innocent road users.”

- Thomas CARRIQUE, Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police

Canada Road Safety Week is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and supports Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025.

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Tecumseh Council Connect: May 24 meetings...

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It’s a Small World!

My first car had no engine.

Once a month, Catherine and I visit Dr. Nick Ouellette at Renaissance Chiropractic on Talbot Street West in Leamington, Ontario. On a recent visit, I asked him for his date of birth so I could figure out in my head the day of the week when he was born.

“Bill, I was born June 8, 1994.”

“Nick, that was a Wednesday and you were born exactly 35 years after I bought my first car on Monday, June 8, 1959. It was parked behind the high school half a block from your office.”

“And what kind of car was it?” asked Nick. “It was a 1940 Mercury convertible for $150. Cliff Garant was selling it and he took out the engine to bring down the price. I had to push it home with Mom’s 1957 Buick and that took us right past this office!”

“Wow!” exclaimed Nick.

I noticed on Nick’s wall his Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College on Bayview Avenue in Toronto. “Nick, do you remember an ESSO gas ONLINE & IN PRINT station half a block south of the college?” “Yes, I do,” he said. “Well, I pumped gas there in 1962 to earn the contact@essexfreepress.com money to fix up the car I bought in Leamington!” issuu.com/essexfreepress Do you have any car stories based on a coincidence or two? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

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also approved a site plan for an addition to an industrial building at 5515 Roscon Industrial Drive. The owner is proposing to build a 1,340-square-metre (14,430-squarefoot) addition to an existing 2,920-squaremetre (31,435-square-foot) building, along with associated on-site works. The business occupying the current building specializes in metal fabrication for the race car industry.

Proposal Qualifies for Parking Grant: Council approved the application by the owner of a commercial property at 1122 Lesperance Road for a Parking Area Improvement Grant of $7,680. The grant is available through the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan financial incentives. To receive the money, the owner must begin the parking lot improvements within six months and complete them within a year. There is a building with three professional offices on the property, as well as the parking lot.

Election Compliance Audit Committee Named: Mary Birch, Katherine Hebert, Jerry Marion and Mary Masse have been named to the Tecumseh Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term of Nov. 15, 2022, to Nov. 14, 2026. The committee’s role is to determine if applications for compliance audits of municipal election candidates’ campaigns should be granted. If the committee grants an application, it appoints an auditor to conduct the review.

Rodent Abatement Rebate Piloted: The Town will pilot a rodent abatement strategy that subsidizes the cost of eradicating rats from residential properties.

The program, approved by Council, will allow residential property owners to apply for a rebate if they engage the services of a pest control company selected by the Town. Financial details, including the rebate allocation and established limit, will be available once a licensed pest control company is appointed. The Town has budgeted $10,000 for the pilot program for the remainder of 2022. Further details will

be forthcoming when the program is up and running.

Public Input Sought on Food Vendor By-law: A proposed by-law to regulate mobile food vendors will be posted on the Town’s Placespeak platform for 30 days so the public can provide input. The Town currently doesn’t regulate or permit mobile food vendors. The proposed by-law sets out the conditions operators of vehicles for serving hot food and vehicles for selling frozen treats will have to meet to get a licence from the Town. The proposed bylaw does not apply to mobile food vendors operating in a Town park at a Townapproved event, such as Taste of Tecumseh.

Donation of Sculpture Accepted: A bronze bust sculpture of Chief Tecumseh is being donated to the Town by the family of its creator. It will be unveiled during the opening ceremonies of the Town’s 100th anniversary celebration being held July 2-4, 2022. The 9.5-inch tall sculpture was created by Michigan artist Marguerita P. “Rita” Greve, who died in 2010. Council has authorized administration to finalize an agreement with her son, Guy Greve, to accept the sculpture.

Illumination of Town Buildings Policy Adopted: Town Hall will be bathed in red light for National AccessAbility Week from May 30 to June 3, 2022, at the request of the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee. Council also adopted a policy on illumination of Town Hall. The policy states that outside organizations can submit a written request to the Legislative & Clerk Services department two weeks prior to the time they would like Town Hall illuminated in their colours. An organization or charity can apply once per calendar year to illuminate Town Hall. The period of illumination can be for no more than one week.

Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of Council is June 28, 2022. The agenda and livestream will be available at: www.tecumseh.ca.

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What’s all the buzz about Pickleball? Learning a new sport

by Garrett Fodor With courts continuing to pop-up all over Windsor-Essex, I decided it was time to see what all the buzz is about when it comes to pickleball.

This past weekend, with the aid of experts from Kingsville Pickleball Inc., I hit the courts, to try and learn the unique racket sport, for the first time. As a 20-something-year-old

in fine physical shape, who is active, I thought, ‘what is the worst that could happen?’

On the surface, watching it briefly upon arrival, the sport seems

8AM to 5PM

like badminton meets tennis. Designed as a low impact activity, the racket sport features a paddle, wiffleball, and net, along with minimal movement, with a majority of the game being played at the net.

After learning the rules and fundamentals, club Treasurer, Robert Dalley, provided some assistance, serving as my doubles partner as we played several ‘recreational’ games. Games are played up to 11 points, however, you must win by twopoints.

Points are earned when you are serving, with both players having a chance to serve before the serve goes

back to your opponent.

Points are earned when the ball bounces twice.

Following the serve and return, the ball could be hit out of the air, not requiring

to be hit on the bounce.

Over time, the biggest challenge, aside from the wind changing the path of the ball, is not being

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What’s all the buzz about Pickleball? Learning a new sport... aware of where you are on the court. Focusing on the ball, it’s possible to lose track of your feet, often pivoting from one point to the next to minimize movement. With that though, feet play a crucial part to pickleball in order to avoid line violations, including stepping into “the kitchen,” right in front of the net, often coloured, prior to the ball bouncing.

This could result in loss

of serve or an opposition point.

Open courts are divided in half, for recreational and competitive play.

Kingsville Pickleball Inc. has courts reserved from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. every day and then again from 4 p.m. until dusk.

“We are seeing a lot of new players and the club has really grown,” Helen Dean, President of Kingsville Pickleball Inc.,

said. “The community support and interest are great. From people moving to the area to wanting to try the sport, our club has grown from a few members to 130 this year, featuring various skill levels. We’ve started to see, locally and nationally, pickleball rising in popularity, with some of the top players being eight and 14. It’s a common misconception that it is just a sport for old people.”

Dean noted Kingsville Pickleball Inc. started around 2013 on a single court, before expanding, eventually raising $75,000 to help open the new courts located next to the arena, with help from the Town of Kingsville and other corporate sponsors.

Dean said she is extremely proud to see how much the sport has grown within Kingsville and across Essex County.

Along with offering an organized pickleball league, Kingsville Pickleball Inc. also hosts drop in opportunities and occasional clinics to help those wanting to learn the sport.

Dean encourages anyone interested to check out Kingsville Pickleball and try it out.

For non-members, there is a drop-in fee of $5, but members will be more

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Rob Dalley leads people in instruction as they look to grow their pickleball game on Saturday afternoon in Kingsville.

than happy to provide a chance to learn.

Details about

Kingsville Pickleball can be found on its social media page.

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issued first Heat Warning submitted to EFP Based on information from Environment Canada, the WindsorEssex County Health Unit issued a Heat Warning for Monday and Tuesday of this week. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight temperatures greater than or equal to 21°C or a humidex of 42 or greater.

Heat-related illnesses are preventable!

You can prevent a heat illness by following these tips to stay cool: Monitor local weather forecasts and warnings regularly – Stay up to date by visiting staycoolwindsor-essex.com and or by following the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on social media.

- Drink plenty of water, even if you

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