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Unemployed Help Centre hosts drive-through food hub in Essex, Harrow

by Sylene Argent Those in need of a little help in getting essential food items during the Coronavirus pandemic had the opportunity to stop by the temporary Unemployed Help Centre’s drive-through food hub on Saturday, which was set up at the COVID-19 affecting Essex Centre Sports harness horse racing Complex in the morning PAGE 19 and at the Harrow Arena _______________ in the afternoon.

Transportation Museum Here, volunteers of the planning for the go-ahead Unemployed Help Centre to reopen and UNIFOR Local 444 delivered boxes of food to PAGE 20 those in need. _______________ Maxine Deleersnyder, Assistance CEO for the Looking For A Unemployed Help Centre, Good Home said this organization is currently hosting four weekly drive-through food hubs in Windsor and Essex County, including in Leamington, Lakeshore, and two in Windsor.

“PERCY” Initially, she wanted See Page 5 for adoption info. to host a weekly food hub in Essex, but the drivethrough model could not be held at either the Essex Area Food Bank or the Essex Salvation Army Food Bank, she said. So, they planned to host the

Councillor Sherry Bondy, Councillor Kim Verbeek, UNIFOR Local 444 President Dave Cassidy, and Unemployed Help Centre Assistant CEO Maxine Deleersnyder, display some of the goods those in need could have received during the Drive-Through Food Hub on Saturday. drive-through model at the arenas in Essex Centre and Harrow Centre on Saturday. More events could be planned for Essex and Harrow.

In the boxes handed out during the event, Deleersnyder said a family is provided with seven days worth of food.

Those coming to the food

hubs are asked just a few questions and the food boxes are dropped into their trunk, which helps everyone to practice social distancing.

“We know people are living paycheque to paycheque,” Deleersnyder said, adding even missing one paycheque can put families severely behind.

Hosting the drivethrough food hubs is one way the Unemployed Help Centre and the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association is able to help those in need. She added they could not do what they do without the generosity and support from within the community.

She explained the

drive through food bank in Windsor is open Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.

There has been an 80 percent increase in the people utilizing the food bank for the month of April from the year prior.

“It is not about pride.

It’s about need. We

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Leamington issues policing survey, Essex to have one on the way

by Sylene Argent Last week, the Municipality of Leamington issued a policing survey to garner public feedback from its constituents. Essex will have a it’s own survey ready for its residents in the future. Both municipalities are policed by the OPP. “Due to widespread public concern regarding [the] policing service in Leamington, Council has initiated a review to examine the current level of service being provided and to identify the policing priorities that are most important to our citizens.

Ultimately, we aim to determine which policing option will provide the highest level of public safety in our community,” a press release issued to leamington.ca notes.

Due to COVID-19, residents and those who work in Leamington are encouraged to provide their input through the online survey about how policing in Leamington can be improved to better respond to public safety challenges.

Through the survey, residents and those who work in Leamington are ask to comment on their general assessment of the current level of policing, and the strengths and weaknesses of the current service.

Survey respondents are also asked to rate response times, and enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, etc. They are also asked how may times they have

interacted with the police in the past five years.

Leamington’s Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke said the municipality just renewed its three-year policing contract with the OPP at the end of 2019.

It needs to give one-year notice to the OPP if it does decide to change the service provider.

The purpose of the survey is to “try and see what people really want,” he said. He hopes the survey will have good uptake so Council can gage how the residents feel about policing. He is looking forward to seeing that input.

Residents and those who work in the area have until June 5 to complete the survey. It is available at leamington.ca.

Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek serves as a member on the Essex Police Services Board. She applauds Leamington’s efforts in issuing the survey on policing. She has been working to get one done in Essex since she was elected in 2018.

Verbeek thought the questions laid out in the Leamington survey were great, especially since respondents have an opportunity to provide comments.

In having a survey on policing created in Essex, Verbeek wants to grow the relationship with the OPP and the Town and strengthen the relationship between the OPP and the community. It would also be an opportunity to look for areas of improvement

as things are always changing.

“I want to use it as a learning tool, it will give us good insight,” she said, adding it would also give the OPP good information as well. “An important reason to conduct the survey is to ensure expectations are reflected in how our community is policed.”

At the October 21, 2019 regular Essex Council meeting, Verbeek put forward a motion that Council consider conducting a Public Meeting and/or survey to discuss the provision of Police Services in the Town of Essex, as encouraged by the Ontario Association of

Police Services Boards (OAPSB).

“What drove this motion was several times in the last few years at our OAPSB conferences, the police service boards are encouraged to reach out and do public information sessions with the public,” Verbeek explained of the motion during that Council meeting.

“The province has also mandated that we all do a Community Wellness and Safety Plan. Essex has decided to collaborate with our neighbouring municipalities to develop this [plan], and I think information we would get back from a survey would be very helpful for the team putting together this mandate.”

Councillor Chris Vander Doelen expressed concerns at the meeting regarding polls possibly being rigged.

The motion carried.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Reaching for normalcy

Even though I do not golf or own a boat, it sure was a welcomed breath of fresh air to see marinas and golf courses open this weekend. This cautious opening offered a semblance of normalcy I think most of us have been yearning for.

As I drove around the county on Saturday, I couldn’t help but notice the cars piled into the parking lots of local golf courses, and I admired seeing the odd hobbyist take a swing from somewhere along the greenway on what turned out to be a perfect day to get outside.

I’m sure those golfers were a bit rusty as they got back into the swing of their games, but I am sure being able to get out and enjoy doing what they love to do was rejuvenating and spirit-lifting.

We hear the fear from public health officials about the possibility of a second wave of the Coronavirus if everyone is not careful or if things are opened too quickly. I think, however, boating and golfing are certainly two ways people who enjoy these hobbies can get out and enjoy the outdoors

with little to no contact with others if everyone does their part, especially of you think about the space potentially between people out on the lake or along the course and just how close we can get to one another while shopping for essential goods.

We will have our work cut out for us in the coming months to build the economy. I almost used the word “rebuild,” but I think things were in a shamble before the pandemic to begin with. This is a great opportunity for us all to support entrepreneurs who have the ability to create good paying jobs in our area that has such a talented workforce.

Getting people working, of course safely, I think will be the key to getting things rolling, I hope better than it has been since the 2008 economic crash, that I am still not convinced we recovered from.

It is the perfect time for everyone to come together and celebrate all those talents we all bring to the table and supporting good wages and benefits for our workers, instead of complaining about how much

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Letter to the Editor

by Mike Baker Regional Editor DufferinCaledon, Orangeville Citizen, Caledon Citizen, Shelburne Free Press When Premier Doug Ford “took back Ontario,” as he so vociferously claimed following the 2018 provincial election, he promised to usher in a new era of common-sense, forthe-people critical thinking at Queen’s Park. Now, more than ever, we need him to follow through on that commitment.

COVID-19 has really knocked the world for a loop over the past few months. Entire countries, particularly in Europe, have, figuratively, been brought to their knees.

Nations have closed their borders and completely shut down their economies in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Granted pandemic status by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March, COVID-19 has, as of Monday infected a shade

someone else makes because one does not make the same. If we can support each other, I see a tonne of opportunity to thrive. Let’s not waste the opportunity to improve the economy for the benefit of everyone.

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again, let’s not forget to keep pushing that conversation about healthcare and that ratio between residents and PSWs and nurses in long-term care homes. I have seen some discussion about this, and about the for-profit system, and I think it is important to explore what will work.

Chances are that a large number of us may end up in a long-term care facility one day. So it is important that we ensure those facilities can offer an ideal living environment for seniors and great working environment for frontline healthcare providers. Those healthcare professionals have shown us all just how important their roles are on an ordinary day, let alone in the middle of a pandemic.

It’s time to reopen the economy

under 5 million people worldwide, and killed almost 320,000.

On the face of it, those are some pretty startling statistics. It’s only when you begin to dive a little deeper that you may wind up scratching your head, wondering why we find ourselves in the situation we’re in today.

We currently have a population on earth of around 7.8 billion people.

Using the statistics

published by the WHO, that means 0.06 percent of the global population have been infected by COVID-19.

Even if we acknowledge that many confirmed cases have flown under the radar and gone undiagnosed, let’s say we, generously, multiply the confirmed number by 10, it still only brings us to a fraction of a percent – 0.6 percent, in fact.

There have been many comparisons made by the mainstream media in

Canada, for some strange reason, between COVID-19 and the Spanish Flu, which gripped the world for the better part of two years from 1918 to 1920. An estimated 500 million people were infected at a time when earth had a population of between 1.5 billion and 2 billion, with deaths reported to be between 17 million and 50 million. You likely don’t need a calculator to break down those numbers.

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Letter to the Editor Looking more recently, going back a decade, the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic saw as many as 1.4 billion people infected worldwide. The virus, which was considerably more vicious than COVID-19, is believed to have claimed the lives of around 575,400 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It should be noted, there was no real mass hysteria, and certainly no global shutdown when Swine Flu first hit in 2009.

Here in Canada, as of Monday, there have been around 78,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The majority of those cases have been in Quebec (43,000), and here in Ontario (23,000). Mr. Ford moved quickly to legislate lockdown measures that prohibited non-essential services from operating. That was more than eight weeks ago.

Since then, the provincial unemployment rate has ballooned to around 12 percent – the highest it’s been in more than 25 years. An estimated 2.2 million Ontario workers, representing nearly one in three jobs in the province, have been directly effected through job losses or reduced hours at work. Ontario’s deficit is expected to quadruple to around $41 billion due to costs incurred by the coronavirus.

While the Premier unveiled the first stage of his plan to relaunch the economy last week, a move that will allow most retail operations with a street-front entrance to open and lifts limits on construction projects across the province, it doesn’t go far enough. Now is the time to remove the proverbial kid gloves, trust Ontarians and restore the economy.

While every one of the 5,679 (as of Sunday) lives lost due to COVID-19 is a tragedy, the vast majority of those deaths, around 90 percent, occurred with people over the age of 70, many of whom had additional health problems that compromised their immune systems.

For those aged 20 to 69 – the people who predominantly make up Canada’s

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workforce, there have been 547 deaths.

That equates to around 0.003 percent of the workforce.

Conrad Black made a harsh, but good point in a recent column published by the National Post, stating “putting between a fifth and a third of the population in grave financial danger and at risk of ancillary conditions that can also be deadly, to reduce the mortal incidence of the virus from 320 people in one million over the whole population to 200, is not a justifiable measure.”

He pointed to Sweden, who have avoided a mass shutdown of services, instead implementing less stringent coronavirus measures. The result is a little more than 30,000 of the Scandinavian nation’s 10.23 million people have contracted the virus.

While its economy has been impacted by the pandemic, it certainly hasn’t been hit as hard as some other European nations, such as the UK, Germany, and France.

It’s already being said that the COVID-19 crisis is going to bring on the worst recession in modern history – even worse than the Great Depression. The financial implications are already going to be felt for generations. Pushing the reopening of the economy back any more is only going to exacerbate the problem, and increase that timeline.

We are in a much stronger position now than we were when the crisis hit more than two months ago. Hospitals are better prepared to handle any future outbreak, while businesses have introduced extensive safeguarding measures to ensure the spread of the virus is limited. We, the general public, are more in tune with what to do, too. Elderly residents, and those with health concerns, should continue to self-isolate and limit any face-to-face interaction. But the rest of us need to get back to work. We need to do what we can to rebuild the Ontario economy, before it’s too late.

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don’t refuse anyone,” Deleersnyder said.

It is no surprise UNIFOR Local 444 was out to help at the event, she said, as the local union is always an incredible support to her association.

Dave Cassidy, President of UNIFOR Local 444 said he was contacted the week prior to the drive-through food hub to see if he, as an Essex resident, and volunteers with the union could help out.

“It has been good.

Cars have been flying through here,” he said, adding LOCAL 444 often partners with the Unemployed Help Centre.

“We are happy to help out.”

The Town of Essex was very good at allowing the drive-through events to happen at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and the Harrow Arena, he noted.

Area resident Sue Markham used the opportunity to pass along an $800 donation to the Unemployed Help Centre.

She raised the fund through making masks at home with her own material.

She originally wanted to forward the masks to Erie Shore Healthcare, but instead, ended up taking

to social media to see who wanted some of the masks she made.

She did not charge a set amount for the masks, but accepted donations for the Unemployed Help Centre. She was elated to see many people forward larger donations, with one individual giving $100.

“I know this is going to be an even tougher time on the less economically

fortunate,” Markham said, adding she knows people who utilize food banks, so she wanted a way to support them in a time when there is great need.

She plans to continue making masks for those who would like them.

Anyone with the means to help the Unemployed Help Centre is asked to log onto uhc.ca and click “donate.”

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May 19 Public Health Updates Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

submitted by WindsorEssex County Health Unit The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) continues to work with the Ministry of Health, local health care providers, and municipal partners to monitor and coordinate the response to COVID-19 as the situation evolves in the province and the community. Protecting the health and wellbeing of the residents of Windsor and Essex County remains our top priority.

• To date, we have 794 confirmed cases of

COVID-19 in WindsorEssex, 453 cases are resolved, and there are 63 deaths.

• Overall, 14,180 individuals have been tested for COVID-19; and 922 tests are pending.

• There are 78,499 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada and 23,384 cases in Ontario, with 1,919 deaths. * Local numbers are as of May 18, 8:00 p.m. ** provincial and national numbers are as of May 19, 11:00 a.m.

Individuals who suspect

they have COVID-19 or are wondering if they should be tested should consult the COVID-19 Population Health Navigator for Windsor-Essex. Already tested? You can now check your results online.

If you need further assistance, call TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-7970000 or your health care provider. You can also call the WECHU at 519-2582146 extension 1420.

What is happening locally?

The WECHU is reporting eleven (11) additional cases of COVID-19 and zero (0) death for May 19th. The WECHU is monitoring a total of 17 outbreaks in longterm care and retirement homes in Windsor-Essex including: Chartwell Kingsville Retirement Residence, Berkshire Care Centre, Village at St. Clair, Extendicare Southwood Lakes, Extendicare Tecumseh (St. Alphonse), Franklin Gardens, Sun Parlour, Lifetimes on Riverside, AMICA, Country Village Homes, Heron Terrace LTC, Riverside Place, Chartwell Oak Park Terrace Retirement Residence, Leamington Mennonite Home, Dolce Vita Retirement Living, Regency Park Nursing Home, and Banwell Gardens Care Centre. For more information regarding outbreaks for COVID-19 visit our website under

local updates.

The WECHU has received many questions, comments and feedback related to testing for COVID-19. Today Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health provided an overview of testing and the role it plays in the fight against COVID-19.

This presentation can be viewed on Facebook Live or YouTube. The WECHU is committed to continuing to answer questions from the community. To have your questions answered members of the public can call or email the WECHU directly.

In addition, starting this week the public can submit questions for our Facebook Live stream by going to the wechu.org and submitting a question. Questions will be reviewed and may be selected for answering on our live stream.

“I know there is a lot of information available, contradictory information and complex information related to COVID-19.

We are working hard everyday to ensure that the residents of WindsorEssex have access to

credible information that answers their questions.

Staying informed and following current public health recommendations is the most important action residents can take to stop the spread,” said Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health.

Cannabis Use during COVID-19 At the beginning of 2020 the Provincial Government announced they would increase the number of cannabis retail stores in Ontario by opening up the lottery system.

Applications for cannabis retail are submitted to the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for approval.

Municipalities are given 15 days upon submission of an application to provide any written feedback for consideration in the application review by AGCO. While many businesses were closed in March under provincial orders, cannabis retail remained open. Windsor received its first store location in March. In addition to this single cannabis retail shop

there are 16 applications currently in progress with the AGCO for Cannabis retail locations in the City of Windsor, 2 for Amherstburg, 3 for Lakeshore and 2 for the Town of Essex, for a total of 24 additional retail cannabis shops for the Windsor-Essex region.

The WECHU reviews each location during the 15 day notice period and submits feedback based on public health recommendations to the appropriate municipality for consideration in their response to the AGCO. Currently the only limitation under provincial rules for Cannabis retail is a 150 metre buffer zone from schools.

During this time there are many aspects of our lives that have been disrupted, changing habits and routines. If you currently use cannabis or are planning to use cannabis, there are some important things that you should know about Cannabis use and your health. Cannabis use can have a negative effect

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Digging in: The dirt on a healthy home garden this is when limestone and liquid dairy manure are added to grass and legume plantings. If these are harder items to find for the home gardener, peat moss can be mixed with another type of manure.

AAFC research in Newfoundland and Labrador shows that forage mixtures help improve soil quality while reducing erosion, something that is useful for every home garden. On the farm, using forage mixtures has the added benefit of acting like a turbo boost for feeding cows, as their by-products are absorbed back into the soil. The cows live in harmony with the land, and the cycle continues.

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submitted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Government of Canada This spring, nature is calling out to Canadians once again.

If you, like millions of Canadians, want to give your green thumbs a try, then you may be heading out in the garden to celebrate the beginning of planting season.

Gardening is an activity that remains unaffected by COVID-19 physical distancing limits, and it’s a great way for households to connect with nature while providing some light exercise.

We have a wealth of agricultural research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada designed to support farmers and food processors keep food on Canadian tables. To encourage Canadians with their gardens, we are sharing a series of gardening tips based on our research, the first of which are about preparing your soil for the season.

A healthy garden begins with quality soil. Canada’s soil takes on different textures across the country. These soils have been studied by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers for almost 100 years.

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Soil texture: Feel it out Checking for soil texture is so easy, the kids can help out.

“You’ll get big clues when you dig up some dirt,” says Keith Reid, an AAFC research scientist. “It should be dark, crumble easily and smell fresh.”

Reid encourages gardeners to toss their soil – that is, gently from hand to hand – for a quality check. If it smells wet or like rotten eggs then “it’s time to get to work adding organic material like compost and wellrotted manure.”

Chill before you till Tilling a garden can be a destructive thing when it comes to healthy soil. It destroys organic matter, disrupts good soil microbes, helps weeds take hold, and can cause topsoil to blow or wash away. Only till where you’ll be planting seeds or if you’re starting a new garden bed and need to work compost or manure into the top 10-15 cm.

Turbo boost: Natural enhancements for soil Another tip is to use forage mixtures. On the farm,

planting more than one crop together.

“Intercropping allows the soil to hang onto more nutrients,” says Dan Reynolds, a research scientist at AAFC Harrow Research and Development Centre.

“These nutrients travel from the soil, to crops, to your belly – it’s a triple win.”

Indigenous communities near the Great Lakes region intercropped corn, squash and beans, and these key items in their food supply are called the “Three Sisters.” Grown together, corn, squash and beans help each other, resulting in much better crop yields.

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Vegetables vs flowers Vegetables need about twice as much water and more soil nutrients, so water and fertilize more often.

Slow-release granular fertilizers Tip! are good because they last longer aand nd aare re easy to apply

Only till where you’ll be Tip! planting seeds OR if you’re starting a new garden bed and need to work compost or manure into the top 10-15 cm.

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Creating your own backyard oasis

(MS) - Our backyards are some of the best places to spend the summer months, especially if you’re practicing social distancing and are tired of being cooped up indoors. Fortunately, it’s possible to transform your outdoor living space into a secluded, open-air retreat.

Bring the indoors out. We often hear about bringing the outdoors inside, but the reverse is also true when designing a luxurious extension of your home. Homey, lived-in touches can take your outdoor space from sterile and unfinished to cozy and inviting.

Think patterned throw pillows, fluffy blankets for chilly evenings, outdoor rugs, colorful lanterns, and decorative accessories like painted terracotta pots or metal tins.

Invest in comfy furniture.

What’s the best part of your living or family room? Chances are it’s your comfortable couch or recliner. To recreate the same feeling, splurge on some soft furniture that will make you want to stay outside for hours reading a book or working remotely. It doesn’t have to break the bank either - you can DIY a cozy lounging bench with reclaimed wood and hand-sewn cushions with outdoor stuffing and fabric.

Add a relaxing pool or spa. Water has a calming effect and is often linked to our favorite memories at the cottage or on vacation. A pool or spa can help transport you somewhere far away without leaving your home. A pool can help you and the kids get some exercise while swimming laps, while a spa can soothe tired muscles after a long day hunched over your laptop. To reduce energy costs and increase longevity, consider using Nudura insulated concrete forms, which provide superior insulation. ICF pools also can be custom-made to accommodate any design, making them a very versatile and efficient way to build pools.

Go wild with greenery. Live plants can help you feel connected with nature, and tending to them can help you feel relaxed yet productive during isolation. A vertical garden can add visual interest, while trees and shrubs can provide shade and character. Aromatic herbs like lavender or rosemary offer pleasant scents and can spice up your cooking. And don’t be afraid to cut some flowers from your garden to place in vases or pots for beautiful finishing touches.

Find more information at nudura. com.

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How to design your dream custom-built home

(MS) - There are many advantages to designing your own home. Gone are the builder-basic styles, layouts that don’t work for your family and exteriors you can’t tell apart from your

neighbours’. To help with your planning, check out these tips.

Find the right property. There are no limits to what you can create with a custom-

built home, but the size and quality of your lot do impose restrictions.

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property, make sure you have a general idea of what you need - your architect can help with this. Also, double check zoning laws, so you don’t wind up not being able to build your dream three-story home on a residential street that only allows bungalows.

Consider your lifestyle. What kind of

(NC) The sunny, long summer days are here, and while it’s prime time for lounging on the deck or taking a dip in the pool, it’s also an excellent time to do some simple maintenance tasks to keep your home in tip-top shape.

Air conditioner Air conditioners can sometimes take a beating during summers that are hotter than others. Be sure to check your furnace filter to see if it needs to be changed. This not only prolongs your air conditioner and furnace system’s lifespan, it also helps distribute air flow more evenly. This allows it to help catch airborne dust, mould spores, pollen, dander and other kinds of dirt, thereby improving the air quality in your home. A good time to clean your air conditioner is before first using it each season, as this will help it function properly.

Voice Of Inspiration “Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark.” ~ Pierce Brown

Moisture An excess of moisture within your home can cause mould and lead to health issues. Fix any leaks quickly and use your home’s ventilation systems, including exhaust fans while showering or cooking, to control humidity. Those exhaust fans also need some TLC, so check that they’re in working condition and clean them. Check the sealing around doors and windows for any air or water leaks. When days are dry, open windows to air out interiors.

Other seasonal items Sheds can provide much-needed storage protection for your seasonal items, but they also need to be checked up on. Be on the lookout for any wear and tear. Also, if you have a garage, check the door tracks for any signs of deterioration and lubricate the bearings so that the door opens smoothly.

Other exterior items that should be inspected are the exterior painting or stucco. Are they in need of repairs or touch ups? Are the bricks and mortar in good shape? In what condition are your home’s roof shingles?

Find more home maintenance tips at tarion.com.

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lifestyle do you want to live? What’s important to you? From bigger elements like smart home automation and sustainability to smaller considerations like storage and organization, think of these things when designing the layout and built-in elements. For example, if you hate shoveling, now is the opportunity to make sure you have the shortest driveway possible.

Build future.

for

the

Your needs and wants right now are at the top of your mind, but a custom home is a

significant investment in time, money and energy.

It’s also likely you want this to be your forever home, so it’s a smart idea to build for tomorrow.

Think about how your family will evolve and what your future needs will be. Consider building materials that are designed to stand the test of time, like insulated concrete forms (ICFs) from Nudura.

This alternative to wood framing is a greener option and offers disaster resilience against high winds and fire. The superior insulation also means more comfortable, uniform indoor temperatures and less money spent on heating and cooling your home.

Avoid the fantasy trap. This

is your dream home, so it’s okay to indulge on that outdoor fireplace or luxury bathroom tiles that you’ve been envisioning. But to keep your budget in check, focus on the priorities and items that will give you the best value for your dollar. Invest in features that will improve your everyday living and boost your property value, like energy-efficient construction or a finished basement.

Find more information about designing your new home with insulated concrete forms at nudura. com.

Source: metrocreative.com

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Colchester Guardian received $1000 donation

by Sylene Argent Last week, Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance donated $1,000 to Colchester Guardian Rescue Inc. to help the non-profit organization purchase safety gear for the local rescue vessel.

The funds will also help cover costs associated with overall maintenance

community needs us,” he said. “We would not be around without the donations we get from local businesses and citizens. To me, it is those who are making donations who are saving lives. Without them, we couldn’t get fuel to save these people.”

Donations are always needed and gratefully accepted Before the pandemic, the Colchester Guardian was able to host its annual trivia fundraising night.

Oakley said the event raised around $6,000, but the non-profit is in the process of securing around $18,000 worth of required electronics on and operations.

Jim Oakley, Unit Leader for the Colchester Guardian and D3 Director for the Canadian Cost Guard Auxiliary, said Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance has given donations to support the rescue vessel in the past, and the volunteers associated with the

Colchester Guardian are always thankful for the support.

The Colchester Guardian has been in operation since 2012, he said, and in that time, has saved 18 lives. The volunteers typically get up to a dozen emergency calls a year for areas between Colchester,

Leamington, and Pelee Island.

In addition, volunteers patrol during special events, such as when tall ships sail into local marinas, rubber ducky races, and fishing derbies. Those associated with the rescue vessel also offer free boat inspections, Oakley noted.

“It shows the

Council Connect: Highlights from the May 12,

2020 Regular Town of Tecumseh Meeting of Council Tecumseh Town Council met electronically on the evening of May 12, 2020, and here are the highlights: F l o o d i n g Preparedness: Council authorized an agreement between the Town and the Canadian Red Cross for the provision of services in the event of an emergency. As part of the Town’s Flood Emergency Response Plan, the Red Cross has been identified to provide certain emergency services in the event of an ordered evacuation in support of the Town’s operations. Due to the

COVID-19 pandemic and local Board of Health and social services advice, the Town is unable to open a temporary shelter for flood evacuees. As a result, the Town has been working with the Red Cross to determine alternative ways for a coordinated and modified response as well as virtual registration of evacuees. A Countywide agreement is being negotiated with the Red Cross for the provision of support services during emergencies, however, the current high lake levels and increasing risk of flooding in the

Town make securing a provider for these services a high priority.

The agreement outlined in the report would serve as an interim agreement to secure these services

until the County wide agreement (currently under negotiation) has been executed.

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the boat.

Last year, he added, the Colchester Guardian trailer was broken into, and volunteers are trying to replace some of the items stolen.

The best way to reach out to the Colchester Guardian to make a donation is by logging onto its Facebook page or its website colchesterguardian.com “This local community has been phenomenal,” Oakley said of the donations the Colchester Guardian receives. “It is incredible. It also encourages others to donate time or money.”

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REAUME, Mike - It is with deep sadness we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Mike on May 15, 2020 at the young age of 62. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Arlene (nee Croft). Dearest son of Marc and Jane Reaume. Son-in-law of Evelyn and the late Charles Croft.

Loving father of Jeff Reaume, Julie Geelen (Justin), Jenna Mongeau (André) and Jim Reaume. Treasured Pip of Colton, Maryn and Heath Geelen; Blaine, Nolan, and Eloise Mongeau.

Dear brother of Alan Reaume (Stephanie), Sandi Langeman (Terry), John Reaume (Susana) and the late Bobby Reaume.

Brother-in-law of Laurie Bissonnette (Ken) and Ken Croft (Monique). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by so many past teammates, friends, and his employees. Mike and Arlene were the hardworking owners of the Dairy Freez in Cottam. Mike also worked for General Chemical for over 20 years. He played with the Essex 73’s from 1976-1978 as a defenseman where many of his records still stand today. Mike also played two seasons with the Windsor Royals Jr. B. and he equally treasured his lifetime of recreational sports and the many friends he made along the way. We will forever miss his corny jokes, booming laugh, and infectious smile. Mike will be resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex for a private family visitation and funeral service due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Cremation will follow. Donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Windsor & Essex County (www.windsoressex.cmha.ca). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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Voice Of Inspiration “Believe in yourself.

You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” ~ Roy T. Bennett

2020-2024 Fire Equipment 5 Year Capital Works Plan: Council authorized the purchase of SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and approved the addition of this purchase to the 20202024 Fire Equipment 5 Year Capital Works Plan with the $305,900 funding to come from the Fire Equipment Lifecycle Reserve. At the Regular Meeting of Council on December 10, 2019, development of a replacement program for SCBA was identified as an action to be taken in 2020. The existing equipment was purchased in 2009 and had a ten year life span.

During the research on the replacement of this equipment, it was determined that an opportunity to cooperate on a purchase with another municipality would

substantially reduce the cost for the Town however, purchase had to take place in 2020 to realize the joint purchase savings. Administration is looking into the potential salvage value of the existing equipment and any proceeds would offset costs of the new equipment.

Shoreline Week Newspapers: Council carried a motion to reach out to Postmedia on their decision to close a number of small town newspapers including the Shoreline Week in Tecumseh.

The motion specifically requests that Postmedia reconsider their decision to permanently close Shoreline Week and other community newspapers and to consider the introduction of alternative models to maintain local coverage. The Mayor posted a tweet on May 5, 2020 outlining his dismay with the decision

as local newspapers are the lifeblood of Small Town Ontario. Andrew MacLeod, president of Postmedia reached out to the Mayor following his tweet and they discussed the situation by phone, including potential for some ongoing form of local news. The two plan to have additional conversations and will share further details in the future.

The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically.

The live stream will be available on the town website at www. tecumseh.ca. The agenda for the Regular meeting will be made available on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca

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Public Health Updates Related to Coronavirus submitted by Beverley Van Huizen (COVID-19)... Continnued from Page 6 Churches are a place where people sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 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 affected, 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 office 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.

Holy Name of Jesus Church 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 office 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 office.

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 office.

Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table.

Please stay healthy and stay safe.

Bethel-Maidstone United At this time, all church services and activities will be suspended until further notice.

You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Our address is 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone (just off Manning Road at Cosy Corners).

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

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 find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.

Activity Answers below from Page 8 CRYPTO FUN Answers: A. hamburger B. topping C. bun D. food GUESS WHO? Answer: Will Arnett

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 available to anyone who needs assistance at this time in the gym, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours 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.

Thank you to all who took part in our Songs for Moms online event last weekend Please visit our website at: www. stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex.

You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.

Relay For Life Essex County goes Viral with Relay at Home submitted to EFP

‘Relay At Home’ on Saturday, June 13.

This year, we have reimagined Relay For Life into Relay At Home – a new, fun and interactive way for you to Relay online from the comfort of your home and respect physical distancing.

Participants of all ages are welcome to attend the online event on June 13 from 7 – 9 p.m. EST. Relay At Home will have interactive activities for all ages and feature the hallmark components from our inperson events to help celebrate survivors and remember those we’ve lost to cancer. Donations will support people living with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Register today at relayforlife.ca/ essexcounty.

on mental health and is associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety disorders and suicide, particularly when used in youth, or with frequent use (daily use) (Health Canada, 2020, SAMHSA, 2020).

This is important given the increased level of stress most residents are already experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are many ways in which to use Cannabis and each poses different risks especially during this time.

Cannabis smoke and vaping of Cannabis should be avoided. Cannabis Smoke contains chemicals similar to tobacco smoke that are known to negatively affect lung health. Smoking cannabis can weaken your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off infections putting you at higher risk for COVID-19 and other illnesses. Vaping cannabis products that are purchased from the illegal market have been linked to severe lung illnesses and should be avoided (Health Canada, 2020). As well, the use of vaping devices, joints, pipes and the like, involve bringing your hands to your mouth putting you and a greater risk of contracting COVID-19.

It is important to note that smoking cannabis does not prevent, treat, or alleviate symptoms of COVID-19. It may even worsen symptoms that can put your health at risk. There is no scientific evidence that demonstrates the benefits of either tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) in preventing or treating COVID-19.

To reduce your health risks associated with cannabis use during COVID-19 and always consider the following:

• Avoid smoking or vaping cannabis: Smoking cannabis can negatively affect your respiratory health, and puts you at greater risk for COVID-19.

If you do choose to smoke or vape cannabis, do not share joints, vaping devices, pipes or bongs as this increases the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

• Wash your hands before putting any type of cannabis product to your mouth.

• Limit your cannabis use to once per week or less: frequent or daily use increases risks associated with mental health.

• Avoid smoking or vaping cannabis if you feel sick.

• Avoid taking deep inhalations and try not to hold your breath.

• Buy your cannabis products from licensed and regulated retailers.

• Choose products that contain no more than 100 mg/g (10%) of THC content.

• Speak to your healthcare provider before using cannabis, since cannabis can interact with your medications.

• Consult your healthcare provider with any questions you may have about medical cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Do not use cannabis and drive: Cannabis impairs motor function and vision, disabling your ability to operate a vehicle putting you and others at greater risk of injury. It is illegal to consume cannabis and drive.

“Legal does not mean safe. There are still health risks associated with the use of Cannabis. It is important that if people are considering or using that they follow health guidance and only buy from legal sources to ensure their health and safety.

Lung health is always important but we should be particularly vigilant now, by avoiding things that may harm our lung health and put us at greater individual risk for COVID-19,” says Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health.

For more information about cannabis visit our website at wechu.org/ cannabis. Visit the CAMH

website to learn more about Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines.

STAGE 1 Re-opening The Province Last week the provincial government released Stage 1 of their plan to reopen the province. Starting May 16, 2020 the following workplaces were able to open: • Golf courses • Marinas, boat clubs and public boat launches • Private parks and campgrounds may open to prepare for the season • Businesses that board animals For questions related to closures and openings of businesses call the Stop the Spread information line at 1-888-444-3659/ or visit Ontario.ca/page/stoppingspread-covid-19.

To protect yourself from COVID-19: • Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly; • Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue; • Keep surfaces clean and disinfected; • Stay home unless it is essential to go out and stay home when you are sick; • Practice physical distancing (2 Metres).

The Ontario Government is asking all Ontarians to stay home unless absolutely necessary for essential reasons, such as accessing health care services, shopping for groceries, picking up medication, walking pets when required, or supporting vulnerable community members with meeting essential needs. If you must leave your home, stay at least two (2) meters apart from others.

The WECHU encourages the public to follow credible sources for information about COVID-19. The WECHU monitors and updates our website daily, including case counts for Windsor and Essex County. For upto-date facts visit www. wechu.org.

Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.

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Tick checklist: How to avoid a bite on your next outdoor adventure

(NC) Canadians are born explorers.

With most of us cooped up at home due to physical distancing guidelines, warmer weather can now mean it’s time to head outside. Fortunately, we have

endless kilometres of land to explore across our beautiful nation, but our next escape can even be as close as our own backyards. Here are some tips to reclaim the outdoors while staying safe:

Before: • Plan your route: Are you going for a leisurely stroll around the neighbourhood or on a strenuous hike?

Map out your destination and ensure you know how you’re getting from point A to B. Ticks hide in high grass and bushes. If possible, walk on paths to limit your exposure.

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Lakeshore’s Belle River Marina opens Pontiac-Buick dealer 70 years ago

submitted to EFP Last Saturday, Lakeshore’s Belle River Marina opened with limited amenities and customer services.

Marina customers who rent boat slips where given the go ahead to park their boat in their slip. However, Marina staff were not able to assist with ropes, etc.

The Marina office and restrooms are scheduled to reopen to the public on May 22.

Marina staff will be on site in a

security fashion, checking slips for correct boats and collecting fees at the boat ramp.

Commissionaires Security will be onsite for the evenings and into the mornings.

It is hoped the gas pumps at the marina will be open May 29, however, this date may change depending on when certification and calibration is completed.

Lakeshore reminds boaters to remember to practice social distancing and recommends they carry hand sanitizer or wipes to clean their hands.

Kingsville opens marina and boat launch Ray Young’s Pontiac-Buick dealership in Leamington in 1950.

Peter Frederick of Leamington, Ontario, gave me this photo which he snapped 70 years ago this month in front of Ray A. Young’s Pontiac-Buick dealership at 11 Mill Street East in Leamington. He dated the photo May 24, 1950 (a Tuesday, one day after Victoria Day).

Both cars in the picture are Pontiacs with the distinctive chrome strips on the trunk. Both license plates are 1950 (black with white numbers and a white letter).

And both were probably purchased the same day because the numbers are so close to each other. Note the Cities Service gas pumps in front of the building for putting gas in a car after selling it.

Ray Young was born in nearby Wheatley in 1899 and began selling cars for General Motors when he was still a teenager. A tragic hunting accident cost him his right arm but he was determined not the let that stop him from enjoying life to the fullest.

He played golf, he shot pool, and he drove the dealership’s tow truck to pick up disabled cars. I know because sometimes I rode with him. He floor shifted with his left hand while steering with his left elbow. And he told me that in his early days he sometimes hitch-hiked all the way to Oshawa to pick up a new car to save the cost of shipping by rail.

He gave me my first summer job at 15 in 1957 washing cars on his used car lot a few blocks from the dealership. About fifteen cars were there, and after I washed them all, it was time to wash them all over again. My older brother John worked in the stock room at the dealership for the summer.

Ray Young sold cars for GM until he retired in 1981. He was invited to a showing of new cars in Kitchener, Ontario, and was the guest of honour because he had been selling cars for GM of Canada for 64 years, a record that is probably still unbroken.

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submitted to EFP The Town of Kingsville opened the Marina and Boat Launch for 2020 following Stage 1 of the Province’s re-opening strategy.

Until further notice, the washrooms, fuel service, beaches, and public parks will remain closed.

The municipality encourages users to follow

guidelines to ensure a safe start to the boating season, including the following: • In order to avoid the spread of COVID-19, boat only with those in your immediate household • Do not socialize or congregate on the docks – get on your boat and go • Wait until the dock is clear if you are unable to stay 6ft. from your fellow

boaters • Do not board any boat other than your own • Respect social distancing rules for marina staff onsite • Maintain social distancing at all costs as recommended by the Ministry of Health • Do not raft up with other boaters or congregate on sandbars or docks

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COVID-19 affecting harness horse racing

by Sylene Argent The local harness horse racing industry has had its challenges over the past several years, going back to 2012, when the Windsor Raceway was closed after the OLG removed its slot machines.

The newest issue is that the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed race dates.

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain is active in the harness horse industry. He said local trainers and owners would be currently racing their horses in Sarnia had the pandemic not caused shutdowns of certain services, like harness racing, to help stop the spread of the virus.

He has concern for the fulltime trainers in the area, who

are losing money because their horses cannot race, but still have to pay fees associated with maintaining their horses. The loss of revenue may urge some to leave the industry. He also has concern for local boarding facilities that may notice open spaces in their stables if that were to happen.

Some tracks across Ontario

have tossed around the idea of hosting races without spectators.

According to News Room Ontario, the Ontario Government gave the green light to several industries to start opening on May 19. This includes indoor and outdoor non-team sport competitions that can be played, while

maintaining physical distancing and without spectators, such as tennis, track and field, and horse racing. This is assuming trends in key public health indicators continue to improve.

Locally, harness racing takes place on 13 Sundays each season at the Leamington raceway.

Town of Essex opens Colchester Harbour ramp

by Sylene Argent On Saturday, boaters and fishermen had the opportunity to use the ramp at the Colchester Harbour to get their

vessels into the water and enjoy some time outdoors. The opening of the ramp followed the Provincial Government’s announced late last week that golf

courses, marinas, private parks and campgrounds, and businesses that board animals could open on Saturday, with certain restrictions.

According to a statement issued to Newsroom Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said, “During the last several weeks, the people of Ontario have been called on to make incredible sacrifices to help us stop the spread of COVID-19, including staying home from work, closing down businesses, and going without a regular paycheque.” He added, “However, we are reopening even more of our businesses beginning this long weekend. We are taking a cautious, balanced approach to our economic reopening, to protect the health and safety of everyone.”

Essex Councillors Sherry Bondy and Steve Bjorkman were happy to see the

ramp open.

Councillor Bondy said she has heard from a number of residents, who were itching to get back on the water.

“I’m thrilled it is open. The Town of Essex staff did a great job to ensure proper signage so people could use the ramp at the Colchester Harbour while social distancing,” Bondy said. “The community can start using the lake.”

She was pleased to see the rules the Town organized for the community to follow while utilizing the ramp as safety measures. The opening of the ramp was perfectly timed for the Victoria Holiday weekend.

The rules include boaters waiting to launch must stay inside their vehicles,

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Town of Essex opens Colchester Harbour ramp... one boat is allowed in the launch area at a time, and only those from the same household can be on the same boat. The rules also include directional guidelines on where to walk to get to one’s vehicle at the top of the hill and down to the ramp.

There has been pressure to open fishing charters, she added, but getting the ramp open was a first, good baby step in getting services reopened.

Councillor Bjorkman lives in Colchester and was also pleased to see the Colchester Harbour ramp opened on Saturday. He said he went down to the marina Saturday morning and noticed the parking lot above the hill and the gravel parking lot were full will hobbyists ready to hit the water with their boats.

The Town of Essex, he added, had staff at the top of the ramp directing boaters to bring their boats down to the

water and return the trailer to the parking lot. He said Saturday offered perfect weather for enthusiasts to get back out onto the water. Even with Sunday being drizzly, he said a few diehards still took the time to get out and enjoy the water on their boats.

In speaking with a few fishermen recently, Bjorkman said he heard pickerel fishing is good in Lake Erie, and they are loving the fact they can now use

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the ramp to get out into the water.

“This was a very positive thing for us,” he said.

Currently, only the ramp is open.

Renters cannot spend time at their slips at the Colchester Harbour.

Bjorkman said he can’t wait for playgrounds, like the one at the Colchester Park, to get reopened when the time is right, so youth have a place to play.

Transportation Museum planning for the go-ahead to reopen

by Sylene Argent Though the doors to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) have been closed since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, volunteers and staff members are eagerly awaiting the go-ahead to reopen to the public.

In the meantime, the CTMHV Curator and Manager of Education, Lisa Wacheski, recently found out the local museum was successful

in qualifying for a $40,000 Small Business Grant from the Federal Government.

Wacheski was excited to learn of this news as the funding will help bridge the financial gap created with having to deal with revenue loss during the shutdown.

The funds will help the CTMHV to pay bills.

All events planned for the month of May were cancelled. This includes all Cruise-Ins, weddings, educational workshops, auctions, and the

Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet.

The annual Waterfest event was previously cancelled.

The way this grant program is set up, she noted, is that if the CTMHV meets requirements, it will only have to pay back $30,000 for the grant.

Wacheski was also pleased to learn the museum has been successful in getting two Young Canada Works summer student positions for Historic Interpreters.

Those positions will Pictured is a display out front of the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village.

begin once the museum is up and running. The CTMHV will soon find out if it was successful in garnering more summer students through another program.

If any post-secondary students are interested in volunteering, the CTMHV would like help in managing its social media pages by engaging followers in interactive ways, such as coming up with games. Call 519776-6909 to learn more.

One of the major fundraising initiatives the CTMHV operates every year for its Children’s Education Program is the annual car raffle. Those interested can still purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win this year’s raffle car, a 1962 Ford Thunderbird, by mailing a cheque or money order to 6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville ON N9Y 2E5.

Those interested could also leave a phone or email message.

The CTMHV is selling 5000 tickets for

the car raffle, which is planned to be drawn at its New Year’s Eve party.

Volunteers at the CTMHV are hopeful the

events planned for June will be able to go ahead.

Log onto www.ctmhv. com to keep up to date.

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