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by Sylene Argent With the Community Support Centre of Essex County noticing a 54-percent increase in recipient usage of its Food Pantry service since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its staff and volunteers launched a county-based drivethrough food hub at its 962 Old Tecumseh Road location last Wednesday. This was the third food hub launched through the Unemployment Help Centre, and the fi rst one established in the county, Tracey Bailey said, who is the CEO of the Community Support Centre of Essex County. She noted that at the Community Support Centre of Essex County’s Food Pantry, typically clients would simply shop for the items they need. With the COVID-19 pandemic introducing social distancing requirements, the drivethrough idea came about, which allows program workers to pop food into the trunk of those who need it. The names of those who are stopping by to utilize their service are taken and recorded on sight. Bailey gave recognition to the Goodfellows of Belle River/Rochester, which was part of a recent large donation to the Community Support Centre of Essex County. Area businessman Mike Dunn initially donated $10,000 to this cause. When he did that, he also challenged others in the community to do the same, noting he would match a $20,000 donation. Soon after, the Goodfellows of Belle River/Rochester came in with a $20,000 donation, which Dunn matched, for a total donation of $50,000. Rick Anderson, President of the Goodfellows of Belle River/Rochester, said the club raised the funds through its annual banquet and newspaper campaign over the course of several years. The funds were set aside for an emergency, and the club consensus was that
the current pandemic, and the additional stress on food distribution outlets due to increases in usage, meet the requirements to use the emergency funds. The funds were forwarded to the Community Support Centre to help it keep up with the increase in demand for food during the pandemic. This donation she said, funded the creation of 300 food boxes that those in need
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(NC) With weather forecasts calling for a warmer than normal summer and physical distancing encouraging us to spend more time at home, we could all benefi t from boosting our home’s energy effi ciency to save on hydro bills. Here are some big and small changes that could help: Start with a solid foundation. If you’re adding an extension to you home, a pool to your backyard or even planning a custom-built dream home, choose sustainable materials that promote energy conservation. Instead of traditional woodframing, consider insulated concrete forms from Nudura. The ecofriendly alternative features thermal mass walls that can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 60 per cent a year. Work on your windows. Did you know that about 15 to 20 per cent of your home’s surface is windows? This means any issues with them can have a major impact on your energy consumption. Take time
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(NC) We are often told that “bigger is better” when it comes to our buying choices. We’re encouraged to supersize our takeout meals, go after a higher paycheque and purchase the biggest TV we possibly can. But downsizing shouldn’t be looked at as a negative, especially when it comes to your home. Although it takes a shift in thinking to get away from the “big is best” mindset, fi nding a home that’s the right size for you can really pay off.
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How home design trends are evolving for physical distancing
(NC) COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends:
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apartments. Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action – work, entertainment and shops – and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again.
Self-suffi ciency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular. Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fi replaces and stoves and even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce. Outdoor living. Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we’re going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy fi repits and highquality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape.
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COVID-19 Financial Impact: Council received a report on the fi nancial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Town. It was the fi rst update to Council on the ongoing situation and additional updates will be provided as measures continue. The report outlines the impact to the 2020 budget which will be experienced in three ways: lost revenue, non-budgeted expenditures incurred and expenditure containment. • Lost revenue includes: rentals; recreation programs; building permits; transit fares; interest and, penalties. Some of these revenues may be at risk dependent on the extent and duration of social distancing measures in place. • Non-budget expenditures includes: increased cleaning and sanitizing; additional by-law enforcement; costs to facilitate work from home arrangements; and, employee self-isolation. Other factors that are diffi cult to calculate include additional hours to complete tasks due to safety protocols like one person per Town vehicle, training and travel times for redeployment and time and resources invested in planning and response. Total non-budgeted expenditures to date is approximately $30,000. • Expenditure containment: there have been some opportunities for cost containment through hiring freezes and program/ event cancellation however this is limited as a signifi cant portion of the tax levy supports costs for essential services. Savings in these areas include student positions, savings from professional development and seminar cancellations, gasoline and utilities. Further reporting will provide updates on the Town’s capital works projects, personnel and programs in late May.
Arena/Rink Repairs: Council approved awarding the approximately $43,000 contract to replace the Rink B Brine Line to Buildweller Contractors ($17,000) and CIMCO Refrigeration ($16,000). Buildweller will conduct the concrete work for the line repair and CIMCO will conduct the mechanical welding work on the line. The work will be completed during the arena closure for COVID-19. Leaks in the brine line were discovered in March when the ice surface was removed.
CIP Grant: Council approved $10,000 for parking area improvements for the property located at 12133-12137 Tecumseh Road (corner of Tecumseh Road and St. Anne Street), currently occupied by the Job Shoppe staffi ng agency and other small general/professional offi ce uses.
Annual West Nile Virus Mosquito Larvicide Program: Council directed that correspondence be drafted supporting a permit application to the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) authorizing the application of larvicide in water bodies in Town such as catch basins and ditches found to contain mosquito species known to transmit the West Nile Virus. Since 2003, the Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has conducted a surveillance program for the West Nile Virus in Essex County. As the virus has been found in Essex County, the WECHU has determined that larviciding in mosquito breeding sites is prudent for this year. They have contracted Pesalto Environmental Health Services to conduct this work. The permit application to the MECP is the fi rst step to conduct this work and when the permit is received, further information on timeline and materials to be applied will be shared with regional municipalities.
Road Needs Study: Council adopted the Town of Tecumseh Road Needs Study 2019 and authorized Administration to utilize the recommendations in the report for completion of the Public Works and Environmental Services Capital Works Plan. The Road Needs Study was completed by Dillon Consulting and StreetScan Canada ULC who undertook a detailed assessment and inventory of the Town’s road system by means of utilizing new automated road scanning technology. The study identifi es needed improvements for roads which are defi cient or expected to become defi cient within fi ve years. Total length of roads in Town is 180 km and approximately 82% of the Town’s Roads are in Fairly Good to Excellent Condition. Service Line Warranties of Canada: Council approved a 1-year renewal of the agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) which was executed in 2016. SLWC advised the Town that they will continue their marketing campaign this year with letters to go out to residents who have not purchased a warranty from SLWC. 327 property owners have purchased a warranty from SLWC to date. SLWC provides residents the opportunity for a low cost warranty program that will help repair, replace, or restore water and sewer lines from the home to the property line, which is often perceived as the municipality’s responsibility.
Additional Waste Collection: Council approved a motion to allow for an additional two bags of garbage per household per week throughout the Town during the next month to May 28, 2020. The motion was brought forward to assist residents who have seen an increase in their household waste either as a result of spring cleaning or being home more. The Town will allow two additional bags placed next to hard sided containers (where required), be tied, be less than 27 kg (50 lbs), and not contain sharp objects/batteries/or other hazardous waste. Renovation materials are not collectable and will not be picked up. Residents conducting home renovations with waste are encouraged to either hold onto the materials until the transfer station reopens or take the materials to the indoor landfi ll on Deziel Drive in Windsor. WDS reserves the right to reject waste for operator safety or unacceptable materials and will leave these at the curb. Bulk items like furniture or mattresses will continue to be collected however white goods like washing machines must still be registered for pick-up. Residents are encouraged to refer to their Collection Calendar page 2 for full details on the regular waste program. Electronic Meetings: Council approved a motion directing Administration to amend By-Law 2020-13 to allow Boards and Committees to meet electronically during a declared Emergency. The Town’s Board and Committee meetings were cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The live stream will be available on our website at www. tecumseh.ca. Town Of Tecumseh - April 28, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council highlights
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Husband and wife duo, Katie and Josh Pascoe, from the local band “Fresh Breath,” have recently released a new song called, “Tomorrow Today.” Josh explained the song was written during the COVID-19 pandemic, “And inspired by the frontline workers who are choosing courage over fear. They are the ones fi ghting for our tomorrow today.” The song features
Katie as the main vocalist and on the fl ute. Josh plays the keyboard and adds in the harmonies. The video for the song, Josh added, features his mother, Ann Pascoe, as an American Sign Language interpreter. This addition was inspired by the daily briefi ngs Canadians have been watching since the beginning of the pandemic. The local musicians were excited to see the views the video for “Tomorrow Today” has received all ready. The “Tomorrow Today” video can be viewed from the band’s Facebook page. “We’re just trying to inspire and raise hope and spirits of as many people as possible,” Josh said. Before the pandemic started, this spring was to be one of “Fresh Breath’s” busiest tour times, Josh said. The duo was supposed to be on all-Ontario tour, followed by a tour in BC in July. Because of the pandemic, those dates are pending. The “Tomorrow Today” video was recorded and expedited to come out before the other singles the duo was planning to release this spring. The additional singles are still scheduled to be released on May 15, June 12, and July 10th. Tour dates can be confi rmed at www. freshbreathband.com. “This year, we both quit our jobs and started performing fulltime,” Josh said. We’ve been playing over a decade. It has been a rough go with everything cancelled, but we just stay on top.”
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can take home through the new drive-though food hub. “It is pretty powerful to see organizations come together in crisis to make things happen. It is just mind-blowing. The leadership through this crisis has been incredible,” Bailey said, adding gratitude to the Goodefellows for the donation. The drive-through food hub at the Old Tecumseh Road location is open on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 11am to 2 pm. It will continue to operate as needed, Bailey noted. Clients can utilize this service every two weeks. Bailey said plans are in place to provide these clients with a gift card as well, so that they can go to local grocery stores to buy perishable items as needed. Mike Turnbull of the Unemployment Help Centre said another food hub was implemented in Leamington, at the Salvation Army Oak Street location, last Friday. He said the Unemployment Help Centre’s Windsor location has noticed a 58 percent increase in usage since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Turnbull said the community input through the pandemic has been fantastic. “I can’t get over how generous this community is, especially in a time of great need.” He noted the WFCU Centre has been the facility where many of the food boxes given out are package, and gave recognition to the redeployed City of Windsor workers for their efforts. The Community Support Centre of Essex County offers a myriad of services, including the Community Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, transportation services, foot care, home supports, congregate dining, youth services, adult day programs, outreach counselling, and social programs. The services formerly available through Essex Community Services was transferred to the Community Support Centre of Essex County on December 1 of 2019. Around a year ago, this local organization obtained the facility on Old Tecumseh Road to accommodate its expanding services. Log onto www. communitysupportcentre. ca or call 519-728-1435 to learn more or inquire about services.
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_________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ ESPING: Dorothy (nee Roadhouse) - passed peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at WRH at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Carl (1997). Loving mother of the late Carlene (1997), Jeff Esping (Penny), and Laurie Flood (Edward). Adored Grandma and Great-Grandma of Ryan Flood (Samantha) and her son Carter, Mark Esping (Beth) and their children, Madison and Andrew, Shawn Flood (Stephanie) and their daughters, Alice and Amelia, Justin Flood (Michelle) and their sons, Brennan, Cullen and Charlie, Nathan Flood, Erin Rocheleau (Tim) and their daughters, Nora and Stella. Predeceased by her parents, Lillian and Percy Roadhouse. Dearest sister of the late Florence Mactier (late Mac) and her late infant brother Raymond. Also predeceased by all of her in-laws, Eileen Laframboise (Fred) and Bob Lemmon (Arlene). She will also be remembered and missed by her special niece Cathy Cull (Fred) and many additional nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a life long member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church and the family would like to extend their gratitude to her St. Stephen’s family for all of their prayers and support. Also special thanks to the staff at Richmond Terrace for all their TLC. Due to global conditions, a private family graveside service took place at St. Stephen’s Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Dorothy’s life at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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_________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ MAHON, Bernadette (nee Malenfant) - It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother at the Erie Shores Healthcare in Leamington on May 4, 2020 at 92 years of age. Loving wife of the late Harold (1994). Dear mother of Patrick Mahon (Cathie), Paul Mahon (Cathy), Gerry Mahon (Caroline), Thomas Mahon and the late Ronald (1974). Treasured grandmother of Erin (Matt), Gillian, Noel, Skye, Nicole (Terry), Chris, Kayla (Andrew), and Conor (Ravyn). Great-grandmother of Harper, Tiegan, Brayden, Haylie, and Abigail. Sister of Betty Kotow (late Andy) and Evelyn Pillon (Howard). Predeceased by Joe Malenfant (Cecile), Paul (late Norma), Frank (late Leta), Catherine (late Raymond), Alfred (late Lucille) and Vince (late Joan). Sisterin-law of the late Jeannette (Sylvio), Francis (Edna), Charlie, Ed (Maxine), and Mary Theresa (Henry). Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Bernadette long time parishioner of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish. She was a faithful and active member of the CWL for 59 years and a dedicated volunteer with the Knights of Columbus. Bernadette will be remembered privately at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society by contacting Kennedy Funeral Home. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
_________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ TAYLOR: Albert “Bert” - passed away peacefully at 91 years of age, on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Country Village Health Care Centre. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Cameron) for more than 65 years. Loving Dad of Laurie Taylor (Steve Perrault), Toni Taylor-Baltzer (Ben), and James Taylor. Proud Grandpa of Justin White, Michael White, Evan Baltzer and Great-Grandpa of Travis and Colton White. Dearest brother of Florence Marentette, Lois Stenger, and predeceased by his siblings, Glen Taylor and Anne Taylor. Bert bred and raised springer spaniels and retired from General Motors. Due to global conditions, a private family gathering has taken place. A celebration of Bert’s life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett All Salvation Army public services across Canada have been cancelled until further notice as well as the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Our Food Bank will operate by appointment only. Please call Vicki at: 519-776-4628 to make arrangements. Please keep in your prayers, all who are aff ected, in anyway by COVID-19.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Regular Church Service as been cancelled. Are you missing going to Church? If so, please go to our website: Woodsleepatoralcharge.ca. Click on ‘Sermon’ and hear Rev. Carl’s spiritual message. Also click on ‘Bulletins’ and have prayers and hymns to sing. We would like to thank Rev. Carl, Marsha and Michael for sending out the special email, ‘Manse Musings’ each week. We love the special messages and recipes in it. If you are not receiving it, call the offi ce at: 519-975-2252 with your email address. We are sorry but all events for May and June will not be held. Please stay safe and know that God loves you.
Bethel-Maidstone United At this time, all church services and activities will be suspended until further notice. You can fi nd us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the offi ce number is (519) 723-2284. Our address is 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone (just off Manning Road at Cosy Corners).
Holy Name of Jesus Church Congratulations to Fr. Dave on his 44th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Thank you to all of our front line workers who are protecting and keeping us safe. If anyone needs help, please call the church at: 519-776-8483. The CWL is collecting face masks for volunteers and family members at the Hospice in Leamington. Please drop off in the bin outside by the offi ce For up-to-date news, check out our website at www.hnj.dol.ca. If you would like a weekly bulletin you can pick one up from the mailbox outside the parish offi ce. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting non-perishable goods and toiletries. The demand is high to help the needy in our community. Please drop off at the bin outside our parish offi ce. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated fi le drawers at the Info table. Please stay healthy and stay safe.
Paquette News submitted by Amy Hartley We have unfortunately made the decision to temporarily suspend public Worship Services until further notice.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham Congratulations to Fr. Vince on his 35th Anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood. Our sympathy and prayers go to the Jobin family on the passing of Madeline
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and to the Esping family on the passing of Dorothy. Thank you to all of our front line workers who are keeping us safe. All Masses remain cancelled and the Church is closed until further notice. You can read messages from Fr. Vince from St. Mary’s website at: stmarysstjohn.dol.ca. If you need help please call the Church. Please keep in your prayers all of the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice care. Please stay healthy and safe!
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please note that due to concerns over the current virus, there will not be any Sunday services until further notice. Please visit our website for updated messages. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please fi nd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen Churches are a place where people gather. During this time, we are following what the government is asking all of us to do and cancel church services and activities for the next few weeks. We do encourage all to keep in contact with each other through telephone calls or texting. If you would like to live-stream a worship service, see: www. chathamgrace.com The service will begin at 10:00am. During these uncertain times let us keep calm and focus our eyes looking to our Risen Lord! Visit Essex CRC online to listen to a past sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Essex United Church Because of concerns from the COVID-19 Virus, our Weekly Sunday Services, as well as all activities, have been cancelled at Essex United. The Essex Area Food Bank is still open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, open 8:30 - 11:45am.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church At the instruction of the Bishop of Huron, all public services and gatherings at the church have been suspended until further notice, please call 519-776 -7711 for more details or follow our Facebook page (facebook.com/stpaulsessex), for updates and worship resources.
Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the fi rst time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honour mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas. • Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favourite morning treats. • Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the fl ick and share her favorite fi lm with you. • Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings. • Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family. • Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history. • Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear containing her photo. • Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo. • Treat mom to a day off from her chores. Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family. • Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour. • Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location. • Prepare a jar of mom’s favourite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them. • Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone. • Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared. • Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom. • Tackle a task that she may not want to do herself, such as washing the exterior of her car and vacuuming the interior. Mother’s Day gift ideas should come from the heart and can show mothers near and far how much they are appreciated and loved. Source: Metro Creative Make Mother’s Day special
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submitted to EFP Last week, the majority of members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) voted in favour of accepting central bargaining agreements reached with the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), and the Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA). The agreement will extend into 2022. Towards the end of March, it was announced ETFO and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) reached tentative agreements with the Province. “Our goal was to defend public education and the working and learning conditions that have made Ontario’s education system one of the best in the world,” ETFO President, Sam Hammond, said in a news release issued through the union’s website, www.etfo. ca. “While these negotiations were prolonged and diffi cult, our educators – with the support from parents and other community members – stood fi rm in the face of planned government cuts to education.” Through Newsroom Ontario, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, congratulated ETFO, OPSBA and the CTA for the ratifi cation of the 2019-22 central agreements. “Like our deals with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Education Workers’ Alliance of Ontario (EWAO), and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), our primary objective was to reach good deals with teachers’ and education workers’ unions, that will advance the priorities of students and parents,” he said. Lecce added, “Teachers and education workers play a critical role in promoting positive learning environments for students in all corners of our province - they provide a safe and stimulating educational environment that promotes growth and learning.” According to ETFO and the Province, central agreements include: • A Supports for Students Fund that preserves 100 percent of special education and priority funding negotiated in 2017. According to Newsroom Ontario, the Provincial Government will invest around $89.1 million over twoyears in government priorities, including addressing special education supports, mental health and well-being initiatives, and STEM education. • The kindergarten model, with its teacher/designated early childhood educator (DECE) team, is preserved for the life of the agreement. • Proposed government funding cuts of $150 million to public elementary spending were withdrawn. • Elementary class size language in local collective agreements is preserved. • Professional development/learning funds for education workers are increased. •According to Newsroom Ontario, under the agreement, ETFO education workers and teachers will receive a one percent increase to wages and salaries per year for three years.
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1940 Oldsmobile on V-E Day
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1940 Oldsmobile on V-E Day in Toronto. York University/Toronto Telegram Photo Collection.
“We’re nobody special, we’re just everybody,” exclaimed the happy group on this convertible making its way down York Street in Toronto. It was V-E Day, May 8, 1945. The war in Europe was over. This year we celebrate the seventy-fi fth anniversary of V-E Day on Friday, May 8, 2020. Note the absence of a front license plate on the car in the photo. No front plates were issued to Ontario motorists from 1943 to 1947 because of wartime metal shortage. The 1944 “plate” was a sticker on the windshield. The car is a 1940 Oldsmobile convertible coupe in the 60 Series. The more expensive 90 Series had no running boards because it had a wider body. The engine carrying these people along was a fl athead six with 230 cubic inches and 95 horsepower. The convertible top was power-operated for the fi rst time in Oldsmobile history, and it was vacuum-powered, which meant the engine had to be running to put the top up or down. The car carries the name of Ransom Eli Olds, an inventor from Lansing, Michigan, who began experimenting with automobiles in the late 1890s. His Olds Motor Works produced the Curved-Dash Olds of 1901, the fi rst car to sell in volume. It was steered with a tiller and the engine was under the fl oor. In 1904, following a disagreement with the other directors of the company, Mr. Olds left and began building other cars in competition with the company he had started. But he couldn’t call them Oldsmobiles because that name no longer belonged to him. He named his new cars REO after his initials and these cars sold well right into the 1930s. REO trucks were also popular back then. The last Oldsmobile was built April 29, 2004 when GM decided it was more profi table to trim back to just three makes: Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. The only Oldsmobiles you can buy now are old Oldsmobiles, and some of them look brand new because they have been restored to showroom condition. Maybe our feature car is still around!
“Be a Donor’ Flag raised in recognition of ‘Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day’
by Sylene Argent Even with all the recent disruptions because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Town of Essex made sure the annual ‘Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day’ was recognized by hoisting the ‘Be a Donor’ fl ag in front of the Essex Municipal Building last week. The offi cial ‘Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day’ is offi cially April 27, as this date is Blair’s transplant anniversary. He received a lifesaving liver donation just a few days after his fi rst birthday. He was born with Biliary Atresia. This April, Blair turned 18-years old. “I started speaking and becoming more of an advocate for this cause at a young age, so it’s really always been on the top of my mind and trying to fi gure out for ways to get people signed up.” He
Kaidyn Blair - 2018 File photo
admitted that it does feel a bit weird to think that he started speaking in high schools and now his high school career has ended. Blair has been accepted into sports management program at St. Clair
College. The Town of Essex made the designation in Blair’s honour several years ago as a way to recognize the efforts the local teen has put into raising awareness about the Organ Donation Registry. Because of his advocacy work, through hosting walkathons and registration blitz events with the help of friends and family members over the years, he has signifi cantly increased the number of area residents on the registry. Essex, according to beadonor.ca, is ranked as the 42nd community in Ontario with 4,979 registered donors, which is 51 percent of health card holders. This percentage used to be 18 percent, before Blair began campaigning several years ago. “Seeing that the Town [of Essex] is still putting the ‘Be a Donor fl ag’ up means a lot to myself and also my parents, because after all these years of hard work, it’s fi nally paying off and more people are getting the message,” Blair said. Continuing to advocate for organ donation is important to Blair because he said, “There are still lots of people [on the Organ Donation Registry] looking for that hero to come in and save their life, like someone did mine.” According to beadonor.ca, as of March 31, 2020, there were nearly 1600 individuals on the wait list for a lifesaving organ. Since 2003, 19,325 have received a lifesaving organ. Those wishing to register can log onto www. beadonor.ca/campaign/ kaidyns-dream. Log onto beadonor.ca for more information or to sign up to become an organ donor. An organ donor can save up to eight lives.
